A Cover Reveal!
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.
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Book-Hungry Hands
Pat wrote about witnessing the special connection Spanish-speaking children make with books that include their culture and language. Her piece was posted on both the Lee & Low Books blog and the First Book blog. Lee and Low Books is … Continue reading →
¡Gracias! ¡Gracias!
¡Gracias! ¡Gracias! I end our 4th Annual Díapalooza with the same theme I used on April 1: Mille grazie. Obrigado. Danke. Kitos. Merci. Thanks! Thousands of children and families across the country have enjoyed Día celebrations this month thanks to … Continue reading →
Earth Day
I’ve enjoyed gardening in the Chihuahua desert for many years. Both gardening and writing help me notice the natural world around me: the hills, mountains, cactus, crows, hawks, rabbits and lizards with more attention. I revel in our earth’s diversity, … Continue reading →
Happy International Children’s Book Day!
We hope everyone has a grand day celebrating international children’s books. Many congratulations to USBBY (United States Board on Books for Young People) for being awarded the sponsorship of the 2013 International Children’s Book Day. Artist Ashley Bryan and poet … Continue reading →