Congratulations to all those who celebrated the 30th National Children’s Book Day in the Philippines on July 16. Events continue throughout the month including the awarding of illustrator and writer prizes, forums about reading, children’s theatre, and a seminar on … Continue reading →
Listen and watch Pat and her daughter Libby (and new co-author!) talk about books and reading. Latinas for Latino Literature features this video as their Video of the Week as part of their Summer Reading program. Pat and Libby’s first … Continue reading →
What better day to reveal the cover for Pat’s forthcoming book, I Pledge Allegiance, written with her daughter Libby Martinez, and illustrated by Patrice Barton. See a larger image.
Continue reading →Do you believe in the power of prayer? And do you have trouble at times remembering the people and issues you wish to pray for? I do. Some years back, my dear friend Father Murray Bodo, who has given me … Continue reading →
This weekend is Mother’s Day, a holiday honoring motherhood in all its forms. Why not mark the day with a poem from Love to Mamá: A Tribute to Mothers? “In a beautiful tribute to mothers, grandmothers and care-giving women, 13 … Continue reading →
