Hummingbird Cake
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.
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April 30th: Children’s Day, Book Day El día de los niños, El día de los libros (Día)
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 →
Each Story Matters—Every Child Counts
Long time Children’s Day Book Day Supporter, Association for Library Service to Children (ALA), has posted their 2020 graphics to promote Día: Children’s Day, Book Day. Here’s a note from Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Program Officer Angela … Continue reading →
Celebrate books, reading, and our planet’s resources every day
Each year on April 22, Earth Day celebrations remind us to honor our planet’s resources throughout the year, just as Día celebrations held on April 30 remind us to make a year-long commitment to linking children and families to books. … Continue reading →
Share Bookjoy with Ebooks: English, Spanish, Bilingual
As part of our focus on celebrating Children’s Day, Book Day at home, here are links to Pat’s books that are available as ebooks. In alphabetical order: The Bakery Lady/La señora de la panadería »»Kindle »»Nook The Beautiful Lady: Our … Continue reading →