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: plastic-free month
No-Plastics October – Musings Week 3
I am definitely becoming hyper conscious about plastics. I bought a GAP shirt this week as the 50% off sale had a further 40% reduction. YES! I confess that normally I would have accepted their plastic bag (:( ) as … Continue reading
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Plastic-Free October Musings Week1
With just one week under my belt in my plastic-free month, there is SO much to say, but I will just try and share some highlights and keep this zippy. Plastic is derived from fossil fuels, making the material a … Continue reading
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Tagged biodegradable, local produce, plastic-free month, plastics, re-using, recycling, single-use plastics, zero waste
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