Pause. Savor a remembering moment. Think of a special loved one who enriched your life. Remember his or her face, voice, hands. I have many such relatives which is why I wrote the family memoir House of Houses. I want … Continue reading →
In this special bilingual picture book for children, Pat creates an origin myth in which she imagines how the Mexican custom of remembering deceased loved ones–El día de los muertos or the Day of the Dead–came to be. With tender … Continue reading →
October 4: The Feast of St. Francis Inspired by Saint Francis’s own reverence and love for animals, Pat’s book The Song of Francis and the Animals celebrates the celebrates the tender relationship between the beloved saint and the animals whom … Continue reading →
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recognizes September 16 as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, encouraging Americans to reflect on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and what it means to be a U.S. citizen. On their website, they provide resources … Continue reading →
I was blessed with some wonderful aunts and a fantastic uncle. The aunt in The Gift of the Poinsettia wasn’t based on a family member. A Birthday Basket for Tía (celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2017!) and I Pledge Allegiance … Continue reading →
