Years ago, when Joseph was a teenager and I was an administrator at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), he wrote me, sent me his photo and asked if he could be my poet friend. I treasured his … Continue reading →
My wonderful LA niece Dr. Monica Rosas-Baines. Yea to those committed to an inclusive democracy. Pat Our Creativity Salon interview with Dr. Monica Rosas-Baines.
Continue reading →I always smile at the line, “Democracy is not a spectator sport.” Democracy isn’t easy as President Barack Obama reminded us in his farewell remarks. Participating in preserving and strengthening our democracy requires work, hard work–from each of us. I … Continue reading →
We’re celebrating many publication anniversaries of Pat’s books in 2017! 5 years The Beautiful Lady: Our Lady of Guadalupe 10 years Yum! ¡Mmm! ¡Qué Rico! America’s Sproutings 15 years A Library for Juana: The World of Sor Juana Inés Maria … Continue reading →
Día Partner, The Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature (CSMCL), has opened the application process for their 2017 Día grant. Libraries who have a Children’s Day, Book Day/El día de los niños, El día de los libros program … Continue reading →
