NoveList Interview
In the recent issue of NoveList School News,edited by Julie Corsaro, Pat discusses the evolution of Día, as well as Book Fiesta!, her new bilingual picture book commemoration. Read the interview here.
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Share a Story/ Shape a Future
Back in March, a group of Kidlitosphere bloggers presented a week long online literacy event called Share a Story/ Shape a Future. In addition to a Literacy Resource Kit, (available as a pdf) there’s now also a dedicated blog. Check … Continue reading →
Abundant April
April is a month full of celebrations – we celebrate the earth, national parks and jazz; humor, penguins and pet owners. And, of course, poetry and literacy — April is National Poetry Month and April 30th is El dia di … Continue reading →
Mark Your Calendars
. . . for this great upcoming conference! Jointly sponsored by the University of South Carolina and the University of Alabama, the Second Annual Celebration of Latino Children’s Literature Conferencewill be held in Columbia, S.C. on April 24-25, 2009. Dr. … Continue reading →
Día Champions
Pat wants to recognize outstanding 2009 Día Champions. On this blog,throughout March and April, we’ll introduce you to some outstanding Día literacy advocates. Are there librarians, educators, or community people you’d like Pat to recognize? Use the comments section to … Continue reading →