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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Perfect Picture Book Friday – Michael Rosen’s SAD BOOK
Michael Rosen’s SAD BOOK Written by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Quentin Blake. Published by Candlewick Press, 2004 Ages: 5 – adult Themes: Loss, grief, sadness Opening/Synopsis: “This is me being sad. Maybe you think I am happy in this picture. … Continue reading
Perfect Picture Book Friday – The Night Worker
Kate Banks, author of today’s picture book, is a brilliant woman of depth, integrity and sensitivity, which comes across in her writing. She has written for children with great success for many, many years and is working on a very … Continue reading
Perfect Picture Book Friday – Guess How Much I Love You
I admit it – I am a totally sappy sentimentalist at heart! This book turns me completely gooey inside. While it is obviously for children, I was given a wee board book copy by a dear friend at a time … Continue reading
