Children’s Day, Book Day is often known as Día, meaning day for our daily commitment to celebrating all our children and to motivating them and their families to be readers, essential in our democracy. As part of their daily commitment, … Continue reading →
Enjoy this poem by Libby Martinez, Pat’s daughter and co-author.
Continue reading →“Our Oceans, Our Future” is the theme of the 2017 World Oceans Day, celebrating the beauty, the wealth and the promise of the ocean. From Pat’s Author’s Note in Water Rolls, Water Rises “Water fascinates me, perhaps because I’ve spent … Continue reading →
How will you celebrate World Environment Day? Get outside, of course–but also share some special nature books with your children:
Continue reading →In her book ZING! Seven Creativity Practices for Educators & Students, Pat shares her seven practices for fostering personal creativity and professional inventiveness. "Readers will be left with renewed energy, plenty of wonderful ideas, and a stronger appreciation for artistic … Continue reading →
