Colorín Colorado shared several videos about appreciating teachers, including my poem, “Ode to Teachers.” In addition, individuals such as Dr. Thelma Meléndez, Rafael López, and Kristina Robertson share their own memories of special teachers who had an impact on their lives. … Continue reading →
I was so pleased to donate books and posters to the New Mexico State Library for their Día celebration at bookmobiles. New Mexico is a rural state, and it’s wonderful that bookmobiles serve children and families that don’t have a … Continue reading →
Congratulating dedicated teachers at all levels! Thanks for the vitality, the ZING you bring to your classrooms and libraries. Zing! Seven Creativity Practices for Educators and Students
Continue reading →When we first started celebrating El día de los niños/El día de los libros, Children’s Day/Book Day in 1996, we focused on April 30th, El Día del niño in Mexico, the observance that inspired me to promote celebrating children and … Continue reading →
Recent news items about Día: “Día at Discovery – A Sweet 16 Celebration of Children’s Day, Book Day” (The Venture) Writers in the Schools Students to Read with Pat Mora at Dia (Writers in the Schools blog) Día de los Niños celebrated … Continue reading →
