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: Toby
Toby – Perfect Picture Book Friday & Giveaway
Title: Toby Written and Illustrated by: Hazel Mitchell Published by: Candlewick, September 13th, 2016 Themes: dog adoption, single parent families, companionship, transition, loneliness Ages: 4-8 Opening: “Hey bud, can you help me unpack?” “Sure. Dad…” “Can we get a dog?” … Continue reading
Hazel Mitchel – Illustrator Interview
Hazel and I go way back, to a time when pocket money was 10p and for that you’d get you a bag of candy as large as your fist; and London was overrun by wonderful creatures called wombles. Seriously, I … Continue reading
Interview with JaNay Brown-Wood and Hazel Mitchell, creators of Imani’s Moon
One of the fun things of being friends with illustrators is getting sneak-peaks at art spreads before the book is published. I fell in love with this story back last Christmas when Hazel was busy working on the front cover, … Continue reading
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Tagged Charlesbridge, Hazel Mitchell, Imani's Moon, interviews, JaNay Brown-Wood, Maasai, picture books, Toby
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