I’m honored to interview the winner of the 2016 Estela and Raúl Mora Award on my blog. Congratulations to librarian Carolina Castillo and her Día team from the Sonia M. Sotomayor Early College High School in Pharr, Texas. How did … Continue reading →
Since Día promotes daily creative literacy activities and initiatives, Pat sends a shout out to her friend and Día supporter librarian Lisa Lopez-Williamson and to Día Dynamo Dr. Joseph Rodríguez for their recent UTEP honor. UTEP President Diana Natalicio honored … Continue reading →
Día partner NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English) celebrates the National Day on Writing every year on October 20. This year they’ve launched a brand-new website and blog to help sustain the momentum beyond one day, and into the … Continue reading →
Every October 20, the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) celebrates the importance, joy, and evolution of writing through a tweetup, using the hashtag #WhyIWrite and events hosted by thousands of educators across the country. Find ideas and more … Continue reading →
In this special bilingual picture book for children, Pat creates an origin myth in which she imagines how the Mexican custom of remembering deceased loved ones–El día de los muertos or the Day of the Dead–came to be. With tender … Continue reading →
