Joanna Marple
In my 20's, with only my guitar and a rucksack, I wandered the continents, immersing myself in the lives of some wonderful people, projects and stories, which changed the way I view my responsibility to others and this earth. Right now I'm a European transplant in the US who writes books for children and young adults. Stories can help us not only navigate our world but can connect us to others, and allow us to inspire and help each other. I believe that equity and empathy should be at the core of our all actions, words, and stories. I am also a school librarian and I get a kick out of book-matchmaking! And I use the pronouns she/her.
Diverse Children’s Books
12×12 Challenge
Tag Archives: Picture Book Reading Challenge
Black Rhinos Extinct!
“ No wild black rhinos remain in West Africa, according to the latest global assessment of threatened species. The Red List, drawn up by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), has declared the subspecies extinct. “BBC News. Poaching Threat … Continue reading
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Tagged Black rhino, Endangered Species, Footprints press, ostriches, Picture Book Reading Challenge
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Everyone loves Picture Books
Picture Book Month has taken off! Picture books have a great unifying power. Even if you are no longer an avid reader, or you have just one genre that floats your boat, I think we all have fond memories of … Continue reading
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Tagged Dianne de las Casas, Mo Willems, Picture Book Month, Picture Book Reading Challenge
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More Animal Adventures
Time for some more animal adventures. Raccoon on His Own by Jim Arnosky. The multitude of shades of green in these double pages spreads evokes the humid swamp background to this tale. Sentences are short. Text is simple. Effect is … Continue reading
