The 20th Annual Texas Book Festival is taking place in Austin this weekend. If you’re planning to attend, you might catch Pat at one of these events: Friday, October 16, 6:30 p.m. Four Seasons Hotel First Edition Literary Gala Saturday, … Continue reading →
It’s a pleasure to introduce Angela Hubbard, the new ALSC program officer who is promoting and strengthening Día. Her wonderful smile and enthusiastic answers are new Día assets. 1. How does it feel to be coordinating ALSC’s 20th Anniversary Día … Continue reading →
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is observed each year on September 17 to commemorate the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787, and “recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.”
Continue reading →At this time of year, both students and teachers find themselves in classrooms with new faces. How do teachers cultivate their own and students’ creativity and foster new lasting connections? Here’s an excerpt from Zing! Seven Creativity Practices for Educators … Continue reading →
I was encouraged to write this four-book series of easy-read bilingual books by a friend in Texas who is not bilingual but who generously and creatively fosters literacy by putting bilingual books in the hands of children who need them. … Continue reading →
