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Pat Mora

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Home→Published 2010 → July

Monthly Archives: July 2010

A New Día Dynamo

Pat Mora

When my web team and I honored what we first called Día Champions in March 2009, we wanted to recognize a woman who embraced spreading the Día concept throughout her state. Flo Trujillo is still cheerfully busy with that work … Continue reading →

Posted in Bookjoy, Día, Día Dynamos (formerly Día Champions), interviews | Leave a reply

Meet My Friend Father Murray Bodo

Pat Mora

What a pleasure it is to introduce you to one of my dearest amigos, Franciscan priest and author of poetry, nonfiction and books on spirituality, a retreat leader here and in Assisi, the gifted story teller, Murray Bodo. Years ago, … Continue reading →

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Creativity in the News

Pat Mora

“Creativity in America: The Science of Innovation and How to Reignite Our Imaginations.” Cover story NEWSWEEK, July 19, 2010. Authors Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman in their article “The Creativity Crisis: For the First Time, Research Shows That American Creativity … Continue reading →

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Sing and Dance with Criss Cross Mangosauce!

Pat Mora

We’re pleased to share information about a talented group. Criss Cross Mangosauce is a group of bi-cultural artists promoting bi-lingual (English/Spanish) storytelling and literacy programs in the US. They perform concerts and storytelling presentations as well as conduct educational workshops. They have … Continue reading →

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Oralia Garza de Cortes: Día’s Madrina

Pat Mora

Oralia Garza de Cortes Latino Children’s Literature ConsultantAustin (TX) I often refer to Oralia Garza de Cortes as Día’s madrina, godmother in Spanish, a person traditionally chosen because of her commitment to the well-being of a child. In 1996, minutes … Continue reading →

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Día = Diversity in Action

Pat Mora

I attended a fine program on Día at the ALA Annual conference last week. Originally, staff from the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County  were scheduled to present Día is Diversity in Action but unfortunately were unable to attend because of severe … Continue reading →

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Bookjoy and the World Cup

Pat Mora

In celebration of the 2010 World Cup, my friend author Monica Brown created this short video about Pelé, the legend at the heart of Brazilian Soccer. Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixf_dZjI9MoVimeo: http://vimeo.com/12844817

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