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 books
Jia Liu – Illustrator Interview
Here at Miss Marple’s Musings, I do my best to include book reviews and interviews that reflect the fabulous diversity of our world. I am thrilled to have my first artist on the blog from Inner Mongolia. … Continue reading
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Tagged Illustrator interview, Jia Liue, Leslie Staub., Maria Gianferrari, NO, picture books, TERRIFIC TONGUES, YOU CAN'T HURT ME
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Fresh Picked Poetry – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Fresh-Picked Poetry, A Day at the Farmer’s Market Author: Michelle Schaub Illustrator: Amy Huntington Publisher: Charlesbridge, 2017 Ages: 5-8 Themes: farmer’s market, friendship, healthy eating, fresh produce Genre: poetry, slice-0f-life Opening: Market Day Today Its market day Hooray. Hooray! Spy the wonders … Continue reading
Baby On Board – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Baby on Board, How Animals Carry Their Young Author: Marianne Berks Illustrator: Cathy Morrison Publisher: Dawn, 2017 Ages: 3-7 Genre: creative nonfiction Themes: animal young, parental behavior in animals Opening: When you were a baby, someone carried you. Have you wondered what animal parents do? There … Continue reading
