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: war
Louisa June and the Nazis in the Waves – MG recommendation
Title: Louisa June and the Nazis in the Waves Author: L. M. Elliott Publisher: Catherine Tegan Books, 2022 Ages: 10-14 Format/Genre: historical fiction Themes: WWII, Virginia, Chesapeake Bay, German U-boats, tugboats, mental health, loss, grief, war, USA, coming of age Opening: My mama … Continue reading
In Search of Safety – Book Recommendation
Title: In Search of Safety, Voices of Refugees Author and Photographer: Susan Kuklin Publisher: Candlewick Press, May 2020 Ages: 13+ Themes: war, refugees, re-settlement, USA, slavery, violence, Nebraska Opening: Fraidoon: “From 1984, when I was born, until July 16, 2017, when I … Continue reading
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Tagged In Search of Safety, re-settlement, refugees, slavery, usa, violence, Voices of Refugees, war
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A Child’s Garden – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: A Child’s Garden, a story of hope Written and illustrated by Michael Foreman Published by Candlewick Press, 2009 Ages: 3-5 Themes: War, hope, vines, resilience Opening line: The boy saw it after a night of rain, a speck of green in … Continue reading
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Tagged a child's garden, hope, michael foreman, picture book, Susanna Leonard Hill, war
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