My daughter Libby Martinez and I wrote I Pledge Allegiance, inspired by our aunt Ygnacia Delgado, whom my siblings and I (and our children) called Lobo. In this book, Libby asks Lobo why she wants to be a citizen. Lobo … Continue reading →
Just in time for Independence Day, First Book is giving away four Summer Reading Sets of I Pledge Allegiance by Pat and daughter Libby Martinez. Comment on their Facebook page with an answer to the question, “How do stories help … Continue reading →
Children’s Day, Book Day is often known as Día, meaning day for our daily commitment to celebrating all our children and to motivating them and their families to be readers, essential in our democracy. As part of their daily commitment, … Continue reading →
Enjoy this poem by Libby Martinez, Pat’s daughter and co-author.
Continue reading →“Our Oceans, Our Future” is the theme of the 2017 World Oceans Day, celebrating the beauty, the wealth and the promise of the ocean. From Pat’s Author’s Note in Water Rolls, Water Rises “Water fascinates me, perhaps because I’ve spent … Continue reading →
