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July 7, 2015
Ode to Dandelions
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July 1, 2015
Happy 4th of July
My daughter Libby Martinez and I wrote PLEDGE, inspired by our aunt Ygnacia Delgado, whom my siblings and I (and our children) called Lobo. In this book, Libby asks Lobo why she wants to be a citizen. Lobo answers, “The American flag—red, white, and blue—wrapped itself around me to protect me….The flag made me feel….(s)afe and warm.”
May we strive to live up to the ideals of our country.
Happy 4th of July!
Pat
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June 28, 2015
An honor for I Pledge Allegiance
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, for Best Children’s Fiction Picture Book.
From Pat:
Deep thanks to the committee members who chose PLEDGE to receive this honor and congratulations to my friend, the talented Raúl Colón.
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June 26, 2015
Our Supreme Court
How proud our Supreme Court made many of us to be American today. Our President is so right. We’ve become a more perfect Union, United States.
Pat
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June 23, 2015
June is Audiobook Month
Celebrate Audiobook Month by listening to a great story with your children!
June 21, 2015
Great Dads
I had such a fabulous dad. All of us so blessed are thankful–whether we’re grateful for our birth dad, stepdad, the dad who adopted us or a good man who plays a fatherly role in our lives. And let’s give a cheer for granddads too! Great dads: good men. The world needs them.
Pat
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June 16, 2015
The changing role of school librarians
Congratulations to an amazing librarian, my friend Maria Rodriguez.
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June 14, 2015
Pause for the Pledge on Flag Day
June 14 is Flag Day, set aside to commemorate the adoption of the flag of the United States. The American Flag Foundation encourages families to “Pause for the Pledge” and say the Pledge of Allegiance together at 7 p.m. EST. End the day with the perfect bedtime story!
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June 8, 2015
It’s World Oceans Day!
The 2015 theme for World Oceans Day is: healthy oceans, healthy planet. To celebrate, enjoy some poems from Water Rolls, Water Rises/El agua rueda, el agua sube.
Poem and art from Water Rolls, Water Rises/El agua rueda, el agua sube
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June 1, 2015
June Bookjoy!
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