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 he adored.

October 5th: World Teachers’ Day
World Teachers’ Day is a UNESCO initiative, devoted to appreciating, assessing, and improving the educators of the world.

Pat shares some insights for teachers from her book ZING! Seven Creativity Practices for Educators & Students: