I rarely go back and read books I’ve written. I prefer working on new manuscripts. Thumbing through Communion, a book published twenty-five years ago, is a journey to my past. Places I visited: San Francisco, Mexico, India, Pakistan, Cuba, the … Continue reading →
I was encouraged to write this four-book series of easy-read bilingual books by a friend in Texas who is not bilingual but who generously and creatively fosters literacy by putting bilingual books in the hands of children who need them. … Continue reading →
What fun my daughter Libby Martinez and I had working on PLEDGE. Writing a book is always a challenge, and we were writing about a wonderful lady in our lives, my aunt and Libby’s great aunt, Ygnacia Delgado. Like many, … Continue reading →
To help you and your kids find great books to read this summer, the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators has put together a Summer Reading List featuring books by their members. Download the entire list , and check … Continue reading →
Sunday is Father’s Day, a time to celebrate these special family members!
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