“The Voces & Visiones Festival of the Arts, History and Culture brings together and bridges the peoples and cultures across the borderlands of Arizona and Mexico to open eyes, hearts and minds about who we are, how we live, and … Continue reading →
Pause. Savor a remembering moment. Think of a special loved one who enriched your life. Remember his or her face, voice, hands. I have many such relatives which is why I wrote the family memoir House of Houses. I want … Continue reading →
I’m honored to interview the winner of the 2016 Estela and Raúl Mora Award on my blog. Congratulations to librarian Carolina Castillo and her Día team from the Sonia M. Sotomayor Early College High School in Pharr, Texas. How did … Continue reading →
Since Día promotes daily creative literacy activities and initiatives, Pat sends a shout out to her friend and Día supporter librarian Lisa Lopez-Williamson and to Día Dynamo Dr. Joseph Rodríguez for their recent UTEP honor. UTEP President Diana Natalicio honored … Continue reading →
Día partner NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English) celebrates the National Day on Writing every year on October 20. This year they’ve launched a brand-new website and blog to help sustain the momentum beyond one day, and into the … Continue reading →
