To celebrate, here’s a poem about Tomás Rivera, the subject of Pat’s book Tomás and the Library Lady. Library Magic “¡Vámos! Let’s go to the library!” Tomás says to his family. He shows them his favorite books and his cozy … Continue reading →
As far back as I can remember, Pat Smith has been warm and generous to me and a wonderful Children’s Day, Book Day (Día) supporter. She is the former Executive Director of the Texas Library Association (TLA), the largest state … Continue reading →
The twentieth Anniversary of Tomás and the Library Lady? How is this possible? As I say in the Tomás section of my site, I had the pleasure and honor of knowing Dr. Tomás Rivera. What an inspiration as many of … Continue reading →
The American Library Association annually sponsors Library Card Sign-up Month. This year they’re asking librarians, parents and kids to share how the library makes you happy. Post your comments, photo or video to Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #LibraryHappinessIs.
Continue reading →Libraries inspire! The story of Mexican-American author and educator Tomás Rivera is just one example. At Perkins Elementary School in Des Moines, Iowa, with the help of Des Moines Performing Arts’ Applause Series, each class did a different type of … Continue reading →
