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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Maya Lin – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Maya Lin, Artist-Architect of Light and Lines-Designer of the Vietnam Memorial Author: Jeanne Walker Harvey Illustrator: Dow Phumiruk Publisher: Christy Ottaviano Books, 2017 Ages: 7-12 Themes: artist, architect, biography, Vietnam Memorial, women Opening: In the woods by her childhood home, … Continue reading
A Grand Old Tree – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: A Grand Old Tree Written and illustrated by: Mary Newell Published By: Arthur A. Levine Books, 2005 Themes/Topics: Trees, life cycle, ecology, seasons Suitable for ages: 3-7 Opening: … Continue reading
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Tagged A Grand Old Tree, leaves, life cycle, Lori Nichole, MAPLE, Mary Newell DePalma, picture book, PPBF, teaching activities, trees
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Elizabeth, Queen of the Seas – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Friday reviews are back, starting with an adorable true seal story! Back in June, our Perfect Picture Book blogging community celebrated: 100 weeks of fabulous picture books with resources of all kinds to make them easy for parents and teachers … Continue reading
