Each year Pat writes a letter to her young readers. You can read this year’s letter below and earlier letters are archived on Pat’s website. Teachers, feel free to use this letter for Author Studies or other language arts activities. … Continue reading →
Like many, I admire the multiple talents of Yuyi Morales—author, illustrator, videographer, moving speaker. I also admire Yuyi’s creative spirit. Many thanks, Yuyi, for making time for this interview. 1. What were you like as a child?YM: A few things … Continue reading →
I’ll begin by saying: I’ve had the pleasure of occasionally spending time with warm, energetic and talented Monica Brown. Congratulations on your eleven wonderful children’s books, Monica! Welcome to Bookjoy Creativity Salon! 1. You are an author, presenter, professor, friend … Continue reading →
I’ll begin by saying: Who has her first book coming out this fall? My guest Guadalupe Garcia McCall. Her verse novel, Under the Mesquite, will be published in September. I met Guadalupe through e-mail, and we soon discovered our many connections including … Continue reading →
I’ve had the pleasure of visiting with Margarita Engle, reading her books and savoring the Colorín Colorado interview below. I strongly recommend that you watch the interview for many reasons including to hear Margarita’s eloquent response to why she writes … Continue reading →
