Sunday is Father’s Day, a time to celebrate these special family members!
Illustration by Cecily Lang from Pablo’s Tree
Honoring fathers and grandfathers
Remember to Pause for the Pledge on Flag Day
The American Flag Foundation invites us to “Pause for the Pledge” at 7 p.m. on June 14, Flag Day, in honor of the adoption of the flag of the United States.
Illustration by Patrice Barton from I Pledge Allegiance by Pat Mora and Libby Martinez
It’s National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month
It’s National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month! Visit the USDA website for resources and recipes for families and schools, and celebrate with a food poem from Yum! ¡Mmm! ¡Qué Rico! America’s Sproutings.
Pat says:
I so enjoyed writing the haiku in YUM! Most of the foods are fruits and vegetables. Delicious!
Illustration by Rafael Lopez from Yum! ¡Mmm! ¡Qué Rico! America’s Sproutings.
A Woman for President
Years ago, when my youngest, now an Austin cat veterinarian, was in kindergarten or first grade, she brought home her Weekly Reader, Eekly Reader to her. It was a presidential election year, and she looked at the pictures of the two candidates and asked, “Where are the ladies?” I’ve told that story for years. Over forty years later, a woman is finally a candidate of a major party. Hooray!
Pat
Water, Water, Everywhere
June is National Rivers Month, when all paddlers, fishermen, outdoor enthusiasts and others are encouraged to organize or volunteer with National River Cleanup.
June 8 is World Oceans Day, a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future.
Celebrate the wonder of water this month as we value this glorious natural resource!
Illustration by Meilo So from Water Rolls, Water Rises.