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: wendell minor
Galapagos George – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Galapagos George Written By: Jean Craighead George Paintings By: Wendell Minor Published By: Harper, 2014. Themes/Topics: Galapagos Islands, giant tortoise, extinction Suitable for ages: 7-11 Opening: This is a story that took so long to happen that only the stars were present at the … Continue reading
How Big Could Your Pumpkin Grow? – Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: How BIG Could You Grow Your Pumpkin? By Wendell Minor Published by Nancy Paulson Books, 2013 Ages: 2-5 Themes: pumpkins, monuments, USA history, Opening Lines: At the pumkin farm, we pick the perfect pumpkin. … Continue reading
Illustrator Interview – Wendell Minor
I first ‘met’ Wendell Minor on the book jackets of one of my favorite modern American authors, Pat Conroy (y’all don’t know my secret affair with southern fiction). Of course, I had no idea about the beautiful jackets’ artist back … Continue reading
