I was honored to present to the New Mexico IRA this weekend. I always learn from audiences, and I so enjoyed listening to the teachers who were spending their Saturday thinking about how to be more effective. I was saddened … Continue reading →
I was in Philadelphia for ALA Midwinter and look what I saw! Pat’s newest books, co-authored with her daughter Libby Martinez, were featured by her publishers, Groundwood and Knopf/Random. April can’t come soon enough!
Continue reading →Pat joins Latino USA for the first installment of “Sabiduria: Poetry Edition” or words of wisdom by poets. You can also hear her reading three of her poem (“Immigrants,” “La Migra,” and “Ode to Names”) on the Latino USA website.
Continue reading →A year ago today, THE BEAUTIFUL LADY: OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE was published in English and Spanish. How I love the illustrations by Steve Johnson & Lou Fancher that depict the grand Mexican landscape and the quiet faith of Juan … Continue reading →
Today’s images are murals from around the country. See over 550 images on the Pinterest board. See more about Pat’s picture books, The Beautiful Lady: Our Lady of Guadalupe and La hermosa Señora: Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, illustrated by Steve … Continue reading →
