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Donate to Your Local Library

Rudolfo Anaya, a fine New Mexico writer, died recently. To honor him, donate to your local library.

About the legacy of Rudy Anaya:

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Goodbye to New Mexico Author Rudolfo Anaya

Rudolfo Anaya, a fine New Mexico writer, died recently. To honor him, donate to your local library.

About the legacy of Rudy Anaya:

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Summer Hello

Hi Bookjoy Friends,

A challenging time for our country with COVID and the recent tragedies. I derive hope from so many in our United States who live their commitments to liberty and justice for all.

I also derive solace from the natural world. Enjoying warm weather in the High Desert is such a pleasure. Pine trees seem to stretch, lizards dart and cactus bloom. The desert, high and low, has inspired me for years to write children’s books such as The Desert Is My Mother (1994), and books for adul...

Together, Let’s Pause for the Pledge on June 14

The American Flag Foundation’s Annual National Flag Day and Pause For The Pledge of Allegiance happens at 7:00 p.m. EDT on Flag Day, June 14th. May we each ponder how we participate in fostering “liberty and justice for all.”

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

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Our Work

COVID, murder, riots, fear, sadness.

Privately, we sigh,

each remains accountable

for ourselves, family, friends, children,

our beautiful yet complex and unfair

                world,

the circle of us in spinning

                                                  in space

                in gravity.

“Working expands my soul,”

       says “Anna” in Encantado.

        Let’s work together.

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Albuquerque Reads

Albuquerque City Councilor Cynthia D. Borrego has launched Lavender Libros, a book reading project to demonstrate care and outreach to New Mexico’s children.

Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Raquel Reedy chose to read Pat’s Delicious Hullabaloo!

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Celebrating Tomás and the Library Lady

President Joseph I. Castro of Fresno State reads Tomás and the Library Lady to Sunset Elementary School.

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Hummingbird Cake

Learn how to make a Hummingbird Cake, the sweet treat featured in the new picture book written by Pats daughter Libby Martinez and illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon, The Homesick Club.

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April 30th: Children’s Day, Book Day El día de los niños, El día de los libros (Día)

This April 30th is our 24th Anniversary!

Gracias to all the families, teachers, librarians, professors, presses and youth promoters who have encouraged and supported children enjoying books and reading at home. We want to be a nation of readers! April 30th, enjoy a celebratory treat.

Imagine! Next April 30th will be our 25th Anniversary!
Pat

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Each Story Matters—Every Child Counts

Long time Childrens Day Book Day Supporter, Association for Library Service to Children (ALA), has posted their 2020 graphics to promote Día: Childrens Day, Book Day. Heres a note from Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Program Officer Angela N. Hubbard:

Each Story MattersEvery Child Counts. When ALSC developed its 2020 theme and graphics to promote Día: Childrens Day, Book Day, the idea was of course to encourage everyone to celebrate children and books, but it was also to...