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
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Tag Archives: Sarah Towle
Guest Post and Opportunity to Support a Global Cutting Edge Kidlit Project – TTT & T
I have known Sarah Towle since my early days of writing. Back before I moved from Nice to New York and she moved from Paris to London. One day we may actually end up living in the same city! We … Continue reading
Posted in education, Historical Fiction
Tagged BEWARE MME LA GUILLOTENE, children's books, eBooks, Emma Dryden, Florence, Historical fiction, IN THE STEPS OF GIANTS, Julie Gribble, kidlit TV, London, Marcie Coleen, Mary Hoffman, media platforms, Michelangelo, New York, Nice, Paris, Roxie Munro, Sarah Towle, Time Traveler Tours & Tales
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Connecting – 15 Reasons Why I love the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
When I sold my Nice apartment and packed up and stored my 11 boxes a year ago, I terminated all standing orders and subscriptions on my French bank account except one, my SCBWI membership. I’d give up beer and cheese before … Continue reading
Posted in children's books, SCBWI
Tagged Dana Carey, Debbie Ohi, Emma D Dryden, Emma Walton Hamilton, Jane Yolen, Julie Hedlund, Kate Messner, kristin Fullton, Lin Oliver, Paula Yoo, Roxie Munro, Sarah Towle, SCBWI, SCBWI LA 2011, SCBWI LA 2013, SCBWI Nevada Mentor Program, Steve Mooser, Tara Lazar, Turbo Monkeys
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iBook Recommendation – Beware Mme La Guillotene
Title: Beware Mme la Guillotine Witten by Sarah Towle Published by Time Traveler Tours, LLC Category: Children’s nonfiction Ages: 11-18 Themes: French Revolution, murder, Charlotte Corday, jean-Pierre Marat, Guillotine Platform: iPad Release Date: February, 2013 Price: $ 5.99 iBook available at: Apple iTunes Store Synopsis: It’s … Continue reading
Posted in Book recommendation, iBooks, nonfiction
Tagged Beware Mme la Guillotine, French revolution, middle grade books, Paris, Sarah Towle
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