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
What A Beautiful Morning – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Squee, Perfect Picture Book Friday is back from its summer hiatus and I have a humdinger for you! Title: What a Beautiful Morning Author: Arthur A. Levine Illustrator: Katie Kath Publisher: Running Press Kids, 2016 Ages: 4-8 40 pages Themes: … Continue reading
Thyra Heder – Illustrator Interview & Book Giveaway (Blog Tour for Penny & Jelly)
I love participating in blog tours for new book releases. This is a round two for me, as I participated in Maria Gianferrari’s first Penny and Jelly release last year. When she asked me if I would like to join … Continue reading
Let’s Garden – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Let’s Garden-A Step by Step Introduction Written by: Clara Lidström & Annakarin Sylberg Translation: Viktoria Lindbäck Illustrations by: Katy Kimbell & Li Söderberg Published by: Little Gestalten, Berlin, April 2016 Themes: gardening for kids, food, creativity, nature, plants Ages: 6-11 Genre: nonfiction 48 pages Opening: HEAD POTS: … Continue reading
