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Inviting Pat to speak at your conference, campus, school, library; or inviting her to present her workshops, Sharing Bookjoy: Creative Literacy Leaders and Nurturing Creativity: Seven Practices for Educators and Students.

To invite Pat to speak about her children’s books:

To inquire about having Pat speak at a Children's Literature Conference, offer a Workshop, or participate in a School Visit, please contact one of the following:

Lillie Walsh, HarperCollins Children's Books, 212-261-6644, Lillie.Walsh@HarperCollins.com.

Miriam Newman, Lee & Low Books, 212-779-4400, ext. 29, mnewman@leeandlow.com.

Lisa McClatchy, Random House, 212-782-9369, Liske@aol.com.  Random House can also be reached at Author & Illustrator Appearances, a site with excellent suggestions for planning an author visit.

Carmen Peña Abrego, Arte Público Press, 713-743-2999, carpen@Central.UH.EDU.

Laura Antonacci, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 212-698-2713, Laura.Antonacci@simonandschuster.com.

Pat also leads writing retreats for teachers and librarians that are values and skills focused.  Attendees explore their writing and answer questions such as: why I am an educator?  What are the connections between my creative practices and my teaching?

To invite Pat to speak about her books for adults and young adults:

A University Reading/Lecture or YA Conference or Visit

To inquire about a University Reading/Lecture, please contact Carmen Peña Abrego, Arte Público Press, 713-743-2999, carpen@Central.UH.EDU.

To inquire about a YA Conference or School Presentation, please contact Carmen Peña Abrego, Arte Público Press, 713-743-2999, carpen@Central.UH.EDU