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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Dewey Bob – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Dewey Bob Author & Illustrator: Judy Schachner Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2015 Themes: raccoons, friendship, collecting, Ages: 5-8 Includes bonus CD read by author Opening: Dewey Bob Crockett was born in the pocket of an old pair of pants. Synopsis: Dewey … Continue reading
Yard Sale – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Yard Sale Written by: Eve Bunting Illustrated by: Lauren Castillo Published by: Candlewick Press, 2015 Themes/Topics: Downsizing, yard sales, change, moving Suitable for ages: 4-7 Opening: ALMOST EVERYTHING WE OWN is spread out in our front yard. It is all for sale. We are … Continue reading
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Orion and the Dark – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Orion and the Dark Written and illustrated by: Emma Yarlett Published by: Templar Books, an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2014 Themes/Topics: fear of the dark, fears, the dark Suitable for ages: 4-7 Hardcover, 40 pages Opening: My name is Orion, … Continue reading
