Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is observed each year on September 17 to commemorate the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787, and “recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.”
Continue reading →This Big Sky, written by Pat and illustrated by Steve Jenkins, is now available as an e-book in English, German and Spanish!
Continue reading →September 13 is National Grandparents Day! Why not share a special story with yours? Pablo’s Tree In a heartwarming intergenerational story, Pablo cannot wait to visit his grandfather and discover what treasures will be placed on his tree, a tree … 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 and I Pledge Allegiance starred my beloved aunt, whom we … Continue reading →
Latino Literacy Now announced the winners of the 2015 International Latino Book Awards yesterday at the American Library Association conference in San Francisco. I Pledge Allegiance, written by Pat and her daughter, Libby Martinez, tied with Draw!, by Raúl Colón, … Continue reading →
