Pat Mora's Blog, page 33

Honoring fathers and grandfathers

Sunday is Father’s Day, a time to celebrate these special family members!

Illustration by Cecily Lang from Pablo’s Tree

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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Zing!

Congratulations to all the spring graduates! I hope that my book ZING! Seven Creativity Practices for Educators & Students can be a good gift especially for educators and librarians. It’s hard to believe that I had the opportunity to write this book, part memoir/part creativity strategies, in an Italian castle in Umbertide.

It’s a challenge for each of us, isn’t it, to steadily develop our inventive selves?
Castle photos courtesy of Civitella Ranieri Foundation, Pietro Biraschi and Euro Vin...

A Visit to Wisconsin

In early May, I visited the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. A desert dweller for much of my life, I was amazed at the rivers in the area including the Mississippi River that streamed right behind my hotel. I enjoyed its beauty throughout the day, especially when it turned gold at sunset.

I also very much enjoyed speaking to elementary school students and to student teachers. A special part of my visit was that the student teachers had created clever activities connected to some of my books...

A Memorial Day Pledge

“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

Illustration from I Pledge Allegiance , by Pat Mora & Libby Martinez, illustrated by Patrice Barton

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A surprise meeting

Look who my son-in-law, Roger Martinez, met at a great New Mexican restaurant in downtown Santa Fe.

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Spring in Santa Fe

Is spring finally arriving? Yesterday, I enjoyed the pleasure of taking family to our Farmer’s Market. Such bright colors certainly lift our spirits. Enjoy!

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