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.
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Teddy, Let’s Go! – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Teddy, Let’s Go! Author: Michelle Nott Illustrator: Nahid Kazemi Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books, Dec. 6th 2022 Ages: 3-6 Format/Genre: fiction Themes: grandmas, teddies, childhood companions, siblings, growing up, connection, Opening: The wavy-haired woman with love in her eyes pulled me close and whispered in … Continue reading
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What Are Your Words? – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: What Are Your Words? A Book about Pronouns Author: Katherine Locke Illustrator: Anne Passchier Publisher: Little Brown, 2021 Ages: 5-8 Format/Genre: concept book Themes: personal pronouns, adjectives, respect, words, gender fluidity, lgbtqia+, Opening: My Uncle Lior is coming to visit today! I can’t wait … Continue reading
FIRST FRIEND – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: First Friend, How Dogs Evolved from Wolves to Become Our Best Friends Author: Kersten Hamilton Illustrator: Jaime Kim Publisher: Farrar Strauss Giroux, Feb. 9th 2021 Ages: 4-8 40 pages. Genre: narrative nonfiction Themes: dogs, evolution, wolves, best friends, pets, nomads, stone age, Opening: Long, … Continue reading