September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. Celebrate reading Tomás and the Library Lady at home, school or your library. Based on the true story of the Mexican-American author and educator Tomás Rivera, a child of migrant workers who went on … Continue reading →
In January 2019, I began these occasional posts about feeling ALIVE. My husband Vern, who’s now a retired academic, and I maintained our quiet writing schedule through the pandemic. Family and writing probably helped me stay sane. Thanks to my … Continue reading →
“Lobo was everything a citizen should be–hardworking, honest, brave, respectful, responsible.” —-from the Authors’ Note, I Pledge Allegiance, by Pat Mora and Libby Martinez “Libby and her Great Aunt Lobo are learning the Pledge of Allegiance at the same time—but … Continue reading →
Studies have shown that for kids, summer reading helps prevent loss of academic skills–but summer is also a time for reading FUN for kids, teens and adults! Consider adding these poetry collections to your summer reading lists: For Children Bookjoy, … Continue reading →
Iowa Seventh Grade Literacy Teacher Steve Vanderhei sent a message that made Pat’s day: My name is Steve Vanderhei and I am a 7th grade literacy teacher in Marion, Iowa. This year I put together a March Madness Poetry Tournament. … Continue reading →
