Pat’s book Water Rolls, Water Rises/El agua rueda, el agua sube is now available in paperback! the book received many positive reviews and was a Charlotte Zolotow Award Honor book for 2015.
Continue reading →My first book, Chants, was published in 1984 by Arte Público Press at the University of Houston. I was an administrator at the University of Texas at El Paso when my first copy arrived. Thanks to my mom, I’d grown … Continue reading →
Hi Girls and Boys, This is a strange time in our country, isn’t it? Because of the pandemic, we wear masks even when we’re with our friends. We wash our hands more and practice social distancing. We don’t get too … Continue reading →
Our June monsoon finally arrived in Santa Fe last night. Thunder, lightning, rain, rain, rain. A great show! The desert danced. Pat
Continue reading →Rudolfo Anaya, a fine New Mexico writer, died recently. To honor him, donate to your local library. About the legacy of Rudy Anaya:
Continue reading →Hi Bookjoy Friends, A challenging time for our country with COVID and the recent tragedies. I derive hope from so many in our United States who live their commitments to liberty and justice for all. I also derive solace from … Continue reading →
The American Flag Foundation’s Annual National Flag Day and Pause For The Pledge of Allegiance happens at 7:00 p.m. EDT on Flag Day, June 14th. May we each ponder how we participate in fostering “liberty and justice for all.”
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