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
Du Iz Tak? – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Du Iz Tak? Author & Illustrator: Carson Ellis Publisher: Candlewick, 2016 Ages: 5-8 Themes: possibility, drama, invention Genre: fiction 48 pages Awards: Caldecott Honor Book, 2017 Opening: Du iz tak? Ma nazoot. Synopsis: Du iz tak? What is that? As a tiny shoot unfurls, two damselflies … Continue reading
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Q & A with Jackie Azúa Kramer and Maral Sassouni
I met author Jackie in 2012 while I was still living in Nice. I was in New York for a work conference and Marcie Colleen invited me to their critique group. We met on the terrace outside the 42nd St … Continue reading
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My Grandparents Love Me – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: My Grandparents Love Me Author: Claire Freedman Illustrator: Judi Abbot Publisher: Paula Wiseman Books (S & S), 2016 Ages: 2-5 Themes: grandparents, concept picture book Book received from Publisher in exchange for an unbiased review Opening: I’m off to Gran and Grandpa’s with … Continue reading
