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: teaching resources
I will Never NOT EVER eat a tomato – Perfect Picture Book Friday
For all those picky eaters out there. Lauren Child’s quirky book brings solutions to your dinner table! I will Never NOT EVER eat a tomato By Lauren Child Published by Orchard Books, UK, 2000 Age: 4-8 Themes: Food, likes, dislikes, … Continue reading
Perfect Picture Book Friday – Different Like Coco
I feel there hasn’t been enough Frenchness on this blog of late, compared to last year, and today’s post will start to rectify that. Different Like Coco by Elizabeth Matthews Published by Candlewick Press, 2007 Ages: 7 – 11 Themes: Being … Continue reading
Picture Book Perfect Friday – How Much is a Million?
How much is a Million by David M. Schwartz, pictures by Steven Kellogg Published by Lothrop, Lee and Shepherd Books in 1985 Ages 2-10 Themes: Concept Book on large numbers Opening/Synopsis: “If one million kids climbed onto one another’s … Continue reading
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