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: reading
Surf’s Up – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Surf’s Up Author: Kwame Alexander Illustrator: Daniel Miyares Publisher: North South, 2015 Ages: 4-8 Themes: Surf, summer joys, reading Opening: Surf’s up, Bro! Not yet, Dude. Books’ are boring. Not this one. Synopsis: Bro and Dude have very different ideas about how to … Continue reading
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Tagged Daniel Myares, Kwame Alexander, Perfect Picture Book Friday, reading, summer joys, Surf, SURF UP
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UK Vacation – Reads for all the Family – Books and Places Part 5
So, you have suitcases full of warm woolies, umbrellas, wellington boots and a small tube of sunscreen and you’re wondering if there’s any room left for the books for this summer vacation? Well if you can’t download it, you can … Continue reading
Do you remember?
So often when I read a bio in the Kidslit sphere it includes something along the lines of “I remember my grandma reading to me at 4 months…….etc.” Well, I have a confession to make; I have no recollections at … Continue reading
