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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EARTH DAY, 2015 on Miss Marple’s Musings – How will you celebrate?
Earth Day’s 45th anniversary could be the most exciting year in environmental history. The year in which economic growth and sustainability join hands. It’s our turn to lead. So our world leaders can follow by example. I have very excited … Continue reading
Posted in Book recommendation, conservation, Earth Day, education, endangered species
Tagged A Grand Old Tree, animal rescue, bees, Cathleen Burnham, child activists, children's books, Compost Stew, conservation, deforestation, Doyli to the Rescue: Saving Baby Monkeys in the Amazon, EARTH DAY 2015, Edmund Pickle Chin a Donkey Rescue Story, galapagos george, Jane Goodall, Life in the Ocean, Marcie Coleen, nonfiction, Parker Pastures, roots and shoots, Sequoia, teacher's guide, The Last Polar Bear, WAKA, ways to celebrate earth day with kids, Why Are The Ice Caps Melting?
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