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: SCBWI
Illustrator Interview – Jim Averbeck
Jim Averbeck was a FB friend before our real life encounter. Isn’t it fun to finally meet those online friends with whom you’ve been chatting for months/years? I stalked friended him because he speaks French, has lived in Africa … Continue reading
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Tagged Illustrator interview, IN A BLUE ROOM, Jim Averbeck, OH NO LITTLE DRAGON, picture books, SCBWI
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Illustrator Interview – Matt Tavares
I have been following today’s illustrator, Matt Tavares, with interest on FB for the last couple of years. It was actually Pat Tilton’s review of Helen’s Big World on her blog, Childrens’ Books Heal, that peeked my inquisitiveness even more, … Continue reading
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Tagged Harold Underdown, Illustrator interview, Matt Tavares, SCBWI
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Illustrator Interview – Debbie Ohi + Giveaway of newly released – I’M BORED!
I arrived at the LASCBWI 11 conference knowing a few people from cyber connections, but no one in person. I had just met my compatriot, the amazing Hazel Mitchell, who had promptly sat me down with a beer and some … Continue reading
