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
Come With Me – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Come with me Author: Holly McGhee Illustrator: Pascal Lemaître Publisher: G. R. Putnam’s Sons. 2017 Ages: 4-8 Themes: making a difference, hope, empathy, small acts of kindness Opening: All over the world, the news told and retold of anger and hatred– People … Continue reading
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Tagged Come With Me, empathy, helping kids navigate the news, Holly McGhee, hope, making a difference, Pascal Lemaitre, picture books, small acts of kindness, teaching in the classroom with books
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Crocodali – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Crocodali Author & Illustrator: Lucy Volpin Publisher: Little Bee, 2017 Ages: 4-8 Themes: Dali, abstract art, interactive story Genre: fiction 4o pages Opening: I am Crocodali, the most talented painter in the whole wide world. And you are in my studio! Synopsis: This … Continue reading
The Great Pasta Escape – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: The Great Pasta Escape Author: Miranda Paul Illustrator: Javier Joaquin Publisher: Little Bee Books, 2016 Ages: 4-8 Themes: pasta, problem solving, teamwork Genre: fiction 40 pages Opening: Since the beginning of their lives (which was earlier that morning) the pasta at the factory followed … Continue reading
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Tagged Javier Joaquin, Miranda Paul, picture books, The Great Pasta Escape
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