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: RISD
Illustrator Interview – Ashley Wolff
I fell in love with a picture book called BABY BEAR SEES BLUE last October and you can read my review here. I tentatively sent a friend request via FB to the author-illustrator, Ashley Wolff, and of course, she accepted. … Continue reading
Illustrator Interview – Marlo Garnsworthy
OK, so I have to confess that I swoon as much over Marlo’s Rhode Island scenic photography especially of her kayaking adventures as I do her FB illustration posts. I am also always on the lookout for folk from different … Continue reading
