During April, children and families all over the country have enjoyed Día at libraries, parks, schools and homes, and have continued the tradition of celebrating Children’s Day, Book Day in different languages and with activities for the whole family that … Continue reading →
Watch a short video from Annenberg Learner of Pat engaging with middle school students. She discusses her work with students in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and reads her poem “Ode to Courage,” which is based on the experience of a … Continue reading →
Watch a video about Pat’s visit to Perkins Elementary School in Des Moines, Iowa. With the help of Des Moines Performing Arts’ Applause Series, each class did a different type of performance based on their experience of reading Tomás and … Continue reading →
I was honored to present to the New Mexico IRA this weekend. I always learn from audiences, and I so enjoyed listening to the teachers who were spending their Saturday thinking about how to be more effective. I was saddened … Continue reading →
What an energizing visit I had at Davidson College. North Carolina was autumn beautiful, and I learned from my hosts, both faculty and students. I thought you would enjoy reading about the Wall Poems in nearby Charlotte and be as … Continue reading →
