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
# 48-50 in the There’s a Book Read to me Picture Book Challenge
I am progressing well with my goal of 120 picture books reviewed this year. I am truly enjoying this challenge. it is keeping me very regular in my PB reading (utterly essential for any PB author) and the demand of … Continue reading
French Fiction
Well, as I have just started my series of French posts, I thought it only fitting to review a few more French picture books. This will be # 45-47 in the There’s a Book Read to me Picture Book Challenge. … Continue reading
Do you remember?
So often when I read a bio in the Kidslit sphere it includes something along the lines of “I remember my grandma reading to me at 4 months…….etc.” Well, I have a confession to make; I have no recollections at … Continue reading
