COVID, murder, riots, fear, sadness. Privately, we sigh, each remains accountable for ourselves, family, friends, children, our beautiful yet complex and unfair world, the circle of us spinning in space in gravity. “Working expands my soul,” says “Anna” … Continue reading →
Albuquerque City Councilor Cynthia D. Borrego has launched Lavender Libros, a book reading project to demonstrate care and outreach to New Mexico’s children. Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Raquel Reedy chose to read Pat’s Delicious Hullabaloo!
Continue reading →Pat wants to thank Dr. Joseph Castro, the President of California State University, Fresno, for sharing this reading of Tomás and the Library Lady with Sunset Elementary School.
Continue reading →Learn how to make a Hummingbird Cake, the sweet treat featured in the new picture book written by Pat’s daughter Libby Martinez and illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon, The Homesick Club.
Continue reading →This April 30th is our 24th Anniversary! Gracias to all the families, teachers, librarians, professors, presses and youth promoters who have encouraged and supported children enjoying books and reading at home. We want to be a nation of readers! April … Continue reading →
