Happy Holidays
Wishing you happy holidays and may 2012 be a year of good health, good work, bookjoy and laughter. Pat
Continue reading →Yearly Archives: 2011
Celebrating Las Posadas
Jeanette Larson posted about “Celebrating Las Posadas” on the ALSC blog and mentioned Pat’s book Gift of the Poinsettia/ El regalo de la flor de nochebuena. Las Posadas re-enacts Joseph and Mary’s journey to Bethlehem and is celebrated throughout Latin America.
Continue reading →Bookjoy at NCTE
As a former English teacher, there’s always something exciting for me about being invited to speak at NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English). I joked with the Random House team (the press that was kind enough to sponsor me) … Continue reading →
The Gift of Poetry
Gift Tag is the third poetry e-book compiled and edited by Sylvia Vardell and Janet Wong. These poetry anthologies feature poems by many well-known contemporary poets and Pat has poems included in Poetry Tag Time and Gift Tag. Gifts and … Continue reading →
Creativity Salon: an Interview with Father Murray Bodo, OFM
Father Murray Bodo, a fellow Southwesterner though he has lived in Cincinnati for many years, is a treasured friend. All of us lucky enough to know Murray personally treasure him not only as a fine and prolific writer but as … Continue reading →
Creativity Salon: an Interview with Dr. Monica Rosas-Baines
I’ll begin by saying: I’m the proud aunt of one niece, thus my favorite niece, Dr. Monica Rosas-Baines. Welcome to Bookjoy Creativity Salon, dear Niki! I’ve been so impressed by your work with Latinas Juntas. 1. When and why did … Continue reading →
Creativity Salon: an Interview with Monica Brown
I’ll begin by saying: I’ve had the pleasure of occasionally spending time with warm, energetic and talented Monica Brown. Congratulations on your eleven wonderful children’s books, Monica! Welcome to Bookjoy Creativity Salon! 1. You are an author, presenter, professor, friend … Continue reading →
ALSC’s New Dia Website
Great news! Today the Association of Library Service to Children (ALSC) launches it’s new Día website. Congratulations! In addition to information and resources you can view a short welcome video from Pat on the new site.
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