This month Pat honors librarian Elva Garza for her faithful support of Día since its beginnings. Elva has advocated for Día on local, state and national levels, has planned celebrations, and has participated in conference programs that educate others and … Continue reading →
We’re pleased to share information about a talented group. Criss Cross Mangosauce is a group of bi-cultural artists promoting bi-lingual (English/Spanish) storytelling and literacy programs in the US. They perform concerts and storytelling presentations as well as conduct educational workshops. They have … Continue reading →
I attended a fine program on Día at the ALA Annual conference last week. Originally, staff from the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County were scheduled to present Día is Diversity in Action but unfortunately were unable to attend because of severe … Continue reading →
In celebration of the 2010 World Cup, my friend author Monica Brown created this short video about Pelé, the legend at the heart of Brazilian Soccer. Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixf_dZjI9MoVimeo: http://vimeo.com/12844817
Continue reading →We’re thrilled that Pat’s website has been selected as a Great Websites for Kids by the Association of Library Service to Children, (ALSC) a division of the Amerrican Library Association. As the press release notes, Pat’s site was added to the recommended list … Continue reading →
