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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Tag Archives: transgender
When Aidan Became a Brother – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: When Aidan became a Brother Author: Kyle Lukoff Illustrator: Kaylani Juanita Publisher: Lee & Low Books Inc., 2019 Ages: 4-8 Themes: being a big brother, lgbtqia+, transgender, trans boy, family, intersectionality, transitioning, #ownvoices, pride, genders, identity Opening: When Aidan was born everyone thought … Continue reading
Extraordinary Birds — Middle Grade Book Recommendation
Title: Extraordinary Birds Author: Sandy Stark-McGinnis Publisher: Bloomsbury, April 30th, 2019 Ages: 8-12 Themes: birds, belonging, family, friendship, scars,foster homes, trauma, abandonment, hope, transgender Opening: At the third tier of branches, my heart starts to beat fast. Birds need a fast heartbeat. … Continue reading
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Tagged abandonment, belonging, birds, Extraordinary Birds, family, foster homes, friendship, hope, Sandy Stark McGinnis, scars, transgender, trauma
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Introducing Teddy – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Introducing Teddy, a gentle story about gender and friendship Author: Jessica Walton Illustrator: Dougal MacPherson Publisher: Bloomsbury, 2016 Ages: 3-6 Themes: transgender, gender nonconforming, teddies, friendship, acceptance, lgbtqia+, gender roles, transgender issues Opening: Errol and Thomas the teddy play together every day. They … Continue reading
