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: teachers’ resources
The STORM WHALE – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: The STORM WHALE Written and illustrated by: Benji Davies Published by: Henry Holt and Company, LLC., 2013 Themes/Topics: whales, loneliness, father/son relationships Suitable for ages: 3-7 Fiction, 32 pages Opening: Noi lived with his dad and six cats by … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Hamster – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Happy Birthday Hamster Story by Cynthia Lord Art by Derek Anderson Published by Scholastic Press, 2011 Ages: 3-7 Themes: hamsters, birthdays, friendship Opening Lines: Best day, bake day, candles on a cake day! … Continue reading
Maple – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Maple Written and Illustrated by Lori Nichols Published by Nancy Paulson Books, February 2014, an imprint of Penguin Group Ages: 3-7 Themes: trees, siblings, seasons Opening Sentence: Maple loved her name. Synopsis: When Maple is a wee baby girl, her mom and dad … Continue reading
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Tagged Lori Nichols, MAPLE, maple trees, picture books, teachers' resources, tree planting
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