Welcome to our 5th annual Díapalooza! It’s exciting to think of all the dedicated and creative Día planners who are preparing for annual book fiestas on or around April 30th. April includes many celebrations including National Poetry Month. Those of … Continue reading →
Some time back, I bought Buddha in the Attic for my daughter. When she gave it to me to read recently, she said, “It’s sad but excellent.” How true. I’m in awe of the concept and how effectively Julie Otsuka, … Continue reading →
Watch a video about Pat’s visit to Perkins Elementary School in Des Moines, Iowa. With the help of Des Moines Performing Arts’ Applause Series, each class did a different type of performance based on their experience of reading Tomás and … Continue reading →
A poem for Read Across America Day.
Continue reading →REFORMA, the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-speaking, invites applications for the 2014 Mora Award. The Award is presented annually to the most exemplary culminating celebrations of El día de los niños/El día … Continue reading →
