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: San Diego
Between Us and Abuela – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Between Us and Abuela A Family Story from the Border Author: Mitali Perkins Illustrator: Sara Palacios Publisher: Farrar, Strauss, Giroux, 2019 Ages: 4-7 Themes: family, Christmas, Mexico, Mexicans, separation, border, gifts, grandmother Opening: Abuela stars in all of Mamà’s stories., but my only … Continue reading
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Tagged border, Christmas, family, gifts, grandmother, immigratnts, Mexicans, Mexico, mtali perkins, San Diego, Sara Palacios, separation
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Maybe Something Beautiful – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Maybe Something Beautiful, How Art Transformed a Neighborhood Author: F. Isabel Campoy & Theresa Howell Illustrator: Rafael Lopez Publisher: HMH, 2016 Ages: 4-7 Themes: art, neighborhoods, communtiy Genre: Based on a true story Opening: In the heart of a grey city, there lived a girl … Continue reading
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Tagged art, Maybe Something Beautiful, murals, neighborhoods, picture books, Rafael Lopez, San Diego, Urban Trail
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The Tree Lady — Perfect Picture Book Friday
I had another book scheduled for today, but as I am staying with one of my writing buddies and she introduced me to a delightful biography of a tree-loving woman here in San Diego, I couldn’t pass up the chance … Continue reading
