Pat’s picture book about El día de los niños/El día de los libros, Children’s Day/Book Day, Book Fiesta!, was selected as one of forty-five titles on RIF’s (Reading is Fundamental) 2011-2012 Multicultural Booklist. The collection celebrates cultures from all over … Continue reading →
Each year Pat writes a letter to her young readers. You can read this year’s letter below and earlier letters are archived on Pat’s website. Teachers, feel free to use this letter for Author Studies or other language arts activities. … Continue reading →
The USBBY (United States Board on Books for Young People) Bridge to Understanding Award Committee seeks to identify and honor innovative programs that use children’s literature as a way to promote international understanding. Schools, libraries, scout troops, clubs and bookstores … Continue reading →
Wishing you happy holidays and may 2012 be a year of good health, good work, bookjoy and laughter. Pat
Continue reading →Jeanette Larson posted about “Celebrating Las Posadas” on the ALSC blog and mentioned Pat’s book Gift of the Poinsettia/ El regalo de la flor de nochebuena. Las Posadas re-enacts Joseph and Mary’s journey to Bethlehem and is celebrated throughout Latin America.
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