“Our Oceans, Our Future” is the theme of the 2017 World Oceans Day, celebrating the beauty, the wealth and the promise of the ocean. From Pat’s Author’s Note in Water Rolls, Water Rises “Water fascinates me, perhaps because I’ve spent … Continue reading →
This weekend is Mother’s Day, our annual day to honor the strong women in our lives. Over fifteen years ago, Pat edited and contributed to Love to Mamá: A Tribute to Mothers, a beautiful and celebratory collection in which thirteen … Continue reading →
This year’s Earth Day celebration, April 22, is focused on education with the theme Environmental & Climate Literacy. Celebrate bookjoy and the beauty of the earth with these books about nature:
Continue reading →March 21 is World Poetry Day, and March 22 is World Water Day. Celebrate both by sharing Water Rolls, Water Rises/El agua rueda, el agua sube! The publisher, Lee & Low Books, has also made an excellent educator’s guide available.
Continue reading →International Women’s Day means different things to different people, but the global focus on equality and celebration is clear. It was started by the Suffragettes in the early 1900’s and continues to be a powerful platform globally that unifies tenacity … Continue reading →
