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Sharing Some Wise Words

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I was honored to receive a hand-made card (below) from New Mexico Native American artist Nora Naranjo Morse. I want to share her wise words: A New Year. Another chance to Become. Onward. Pat

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Together, Let’s Pause for the Pledge on June 14

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The American Flag Foundation’s Annual National Flag Day and Pause For The Pledge of Allegiance happens at 7:00 p.m. EDT on Flag Day, June 14th. May we each ponder how we participate in fostering “liberty and justice for all.”

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Celebrate books, reading, and our planet’s resources every day

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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 →

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On Valentine’s Day: Let’s Celebrate Love and Friendship!

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Let’s celebrate love and friendship, el día del amor y la amistad!

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The Feast of the Epiphany, January 6

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More widely celebrated in Latin America than in the United States, the Feast of the Epiphany, also known as Three Kings’ Day or Los Tres Reyes, marks the the arrival of the Magi symbolizing that the Christ Child was revealed … Continue reading →

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The Gift of the Poinsettia/El regalo de la flor de nochebuena

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Perhaps because I grew up in El Paso on the U.S. Mexican border, I have always been interested in cultural traditions. This bilingual book set in Mexico describes las posadas, a Mexican, Catholic Christmas tradition. We also see how a … Continue reading →

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Gracias for Gracias~Thanks

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What a lovely note to receive at this time of year! Dear Mrs. Mora, We hope to find you well! We are writing to say THANK YOU! My class recently read your story, Gracias~Thanks, and my students were inspired by … Continue reading →

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Traditions: Oct. 31, Halloween, Nov. 2, Remembering Day

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Oct. 31, Halloween. It’s debated whether this began as a Christian tradition, All Hallows’ Eve on the night before All Saints’ Day, or as Celtic tradition. In the United States, it inspires costumes for all ages and candy for the … Continue reading →

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