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
Book Recommendation – Once Upon A Memory
My final choice of the year for Picture Book Perfect Friday just happens to be one of my absolute favorite releases this year! Title: Once Upon a Memory Author: Nina Laden Illustrator: Renata Liwska Published by Little Brown, December 2013 Ages: 3-6 Themes: Memory, cycles of … Continue reading
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Tagged Little Brown, Nina Laden, Once Upon a Memory, picture book, Renata Liwska
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Little Chicken’s Big Christmas – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Little Chicken’s Big Christmas Written by Jerry Davis Illustrated by Katie Davis Self-published Ages: 2-5 Themes: Christmas day, anticipation, giving Available from the Amazon Kindle Store. Opening Lines: Little Chicken! Rise ‘n Shine! Synopsis: Little Chicken, like any littl’un can’t … Continue reading
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Tagged chickens, Christmas, Katie Davis, kindle, Perfect Picture Book Friday, picture book
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One Special Day – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: One Special Day, A Story for Big Brothers and Sisters Written by Lola M Schaefer, illustrated by Jessica Meserve Published by Hyperion Books, 2012 Ages: 2-5 2012 Cybils finalist. Themes: new sibling, similes, animals Opening line: He was strong—strong … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, animals, Jessica Meserve, Lola M. Schaefer, new siblings, One Special Day, picture book, similes
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