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.Easy Sign Up
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Tag Archives: Pride
The Meaning of Birds/Le Secret du Colibri – YA Book Recommendation
June Pride is upon us. And I am mourning the cancelation of New York’s March for the first time in 50 years. And it is their 50th anniversary! I have attended every year since moving here. But I still have the … Continue reading
Posted in Book recommendation, Children's literature, LGBTQIA, young adult
Tagged Jaye Robin Brown, Pride
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Rainbow A First Book of Pride – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Rainbow, A First Book of Pride Author: Michael Genhart Illustrator: Anne Passchier Publisher: Magination Press, 2019 Ages: pre-school Genre: Nonfiction Themes: rainbow, color meanings, pride, lgbtqia+ community Opening: “Rainbows.”“Every color means something.“ Synopsis: This is a sweet ode to rainbow families, and an … Continue reading
The Stonewall riots — Book Recommendation
Title: The Stonewall Riots, Coming Out in the Streets Author: Gayle E. Pitman Publisher: Abrams, 2019 Ages: 12+ Genre: MG/YA Nonfiction Themes: stonewall riots, lgbtqia+ history, gay liberation movement, gay rights, Greenwich village, PRIDE, social justice, politics, gay history, New York gay movement, … Continue reading
Posted in children's books, Children's literature, diversity, LGBTQIA, middle grade, nonfiction
Tagged civil rights, gay history, gay liberation movement, gay rights, gayle pitman, Greenwich village, lgbtqia+ history, New York gay movement, politics, Pride, social justice, stonewall riots
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