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
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Infinity and Me – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Infinity and Me Written by Kate Hosford Illustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska Published by Carolrhoda Books, 2012 Cybils finalist, 2012 Ages: 5-8 Themes: grandmothers, infinity, schools, math Opening lines: The night I got my new red shoes, I couldn’t wait to wear them to … Continue reading
Patti Pelican and The Gulf Oil Spill
On April 20th, 2010, Louisiana and much of the Gulf coast was brought to its knees by the worst environmental catastrophe in the history of the US. The Deepwater Horizon oil spill lasted more than 100 days and impacted the … Continue reading
The Good Garden – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: The Good Garden – How One Family Went from Hunger to Having Enough Written by Katie Smith Milway; illustrated by Sylvie Daigneault Published by: Kids Can Press, 2010 Ages: 7-11 Themes: Honduras, food security, agriculture, global awareness Opening Lines: … Continue reading
