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.
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Teddy, Let’s Go! – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Teddy, Let’s Go! Author: Michelle Nott Illustrator: Nahid Kazemi Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books, Dec. 6th 2022 Ages: 3-6 Format/Genre: fiction Themes: grandmas, teddies, childhood companions, siblings, growing up, connection, Opening: The wavy-haired woman with love in her eyes pulled me close and whispered in … Continue reading
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The Three Little Pugs – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: The Three Little Pugs Author & Illustrator: Nina Victor Crittenden Publisher: Little Bee Books, 2018 Ages: 3-7 Themes: fractured fairytales, pugs, cats Opening: Once upon a rug, … Continue reading
Town is By The Sea – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Town is by the Sea Author: Joanne Schwartz Illustrator: Sydney Smith Publisher: Groundwood Books, 2017 Ages: 5-8 Themes: under the sea mining, Cape Breton, coal towns, dangerous jobs, historical fiction Opening: From my house I can see the sea. It … Continue reading
