Monthly Archives: July 2016
Today is National Aunt & Uncle’s Day!
I was blessed with some wonderful aunts and a fantastic uncle. The aunt in The Gift of the Poinsettia wasn’t based on a family member. A Birthday Basket for Tía (celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2017!) and I Pledge Allegiance … Continue reading →
Spreading Bookjoy at the AFT Convention
Pat spent some time in Minneapolis this week attending the American Federation of Teachers Convention promoting bookjoy and Children’s Day, Book Day (Día), thanks to the collaboration of First Book and AFT. Happy 100th birthday, AFT! Pat reads to children … Continue reading →
AFT/Urban Ventures Community Fair
Pat was delighted to participate in the AFT/Urban Ventures Community Fair in Minneapolis this weekend. The AFT/First Book partnership is assisting in spreading the Día, Children’s Day/Book Day concept.
Continue reading →Summer Reading
We get excited about sharing bookjoy when we’re experiencing it ourselves, agree? Recently I’ve enjoyed ECHO, by Pam Muñoz Ryan who shares lots of research and an engaging, complex plot; BROWN GIRL DREAMING by Jacqueline Woodson, whose honest and moving … Continue reading →