Welcome to Díapalooza (DPA), our annual online celebration of children and bookjoy–all children, all cultures, all languages. This is our 22nd anniversary of Día a word that literally means “day” for our daily commitment to celebrating children and connecting them … Continue reading →
Every March 27, the International Theater Institute celebrates World Theatre Day in order to share the joy of theatre with others. In Bravo, Chico Canta! Bravo!, by Pat and her daughter Libby Martinez, a brave bilingual mouse and his family … Continue reading →
The United Nations celebrates World Water Day on March 22. The theme for 2018 is: Nature for Water, exploring how we can use nature to overcome the water challenges of the 21st century. In the Author’s Note for her book … Continue reading →
In celebrating World Poetry Day, March 21, UNESCO “recognizes the unique ability of poetry to capture the creative spirit of the human mind.” Later this year, The University of Arizona Press will publish Pat’s seventh adult poetry collection, Encantado: Desert … Continue reading →
We’ve added something new to our Día Resources page: a customizable flyer. Download it here, add your organization’s info or logo, and share broadly! Many thanks to Día Dynamo Roxana Barillas at First Book for helping with the design. Don’t … Continue reading →
