Beautiful Lady, Our Lady of Guadalupe by NM Author, Pat Mora

New Mexico Author, Pat Mora
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"Dia" Children's Day/Children's Book Day

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El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), comúnmente conocido como Día, es una celebración diaria de los niños, las familias y la lectura que culmina anualmente el 30 de abril. Enfatiza la importancia de la alfabetización para los niños de todos los orígenes lingüísticos y culturales. Esta iniciativa reconocida a nivel nacional fue fundada en 1997 por la autora y poetiza Pat Mora. About “Día” El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration everyday of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. It emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. This nationally recognized initiative was founded in 1997 by author and poet Pat Mora.

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From Pat Mora's Blog

"Happy Valentine's Day to each of you who visits my blog!  In Spanish, this day has various names.  My favorite is El dia del amor Y de la amistad because the name celebrates both love and friendship".

Happy New Year! Gracias, Pat Mora!

The Beautiful Lady "Our Lady of Guadalupe"

Pat Mora author, presenter, literacy advocate

Every December, Grandma Lupita tells Rose the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe. As they make paper flowers together to put around her statue, Grandma begins: Long ago, on a cold December morning near what is now Mexico City, a man named Juan Diego put on his cloak and started down the road...

Highlighted Reviews

"The author pays loving tribute to Mexico’s Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, the most noted appearance of the Virgin Mary in the Americas, framing this story with a family’s sharing traditions surrounding the celebration of her feast day, December 12. Grandma Lupita and her granddaughters create yellow, orange, and red paper roses and bake rose cookies to commemorate Our Lady’s appearance to a poor man in the hills near Mexico City in 1531. A jewel-toned palette presents both expressive faces and the warmth of Mexican mountain landscapes. The story moves with ease from full-page illustrations of a contemporary family to the narrated story; patterned frames surround scenes from the historical tale while a folk-art motif dances across the page under the text. An author’s note explains the history and tradition of the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. A respectful balance of religion, history, and faith that begins with a child’s questioning voice."—School Library Journal

Gracias/Thanks Audiobook from Bookjoy!

Enjoy this video of Gracias~Thanks read by Rosi Amador with original music composed and performed by guitarist Brian Amador of Latin band Sol y Canto:
http://www.patmora.com/books/gracias-thanks/

Bookjoy, Wordjoy!

Pat Mora Author Page

July 9 at 7:43 AM ·

Introducing Pat Mora's newest book of poetry for children: Bookjoy, Wordjoy!
From Lee & Low Books #sharebookjoy

http://www.patmora.com/introducing-pats-newest-book-poetry-children-bookjoy-wordjoy/

Bookjoy "Liberty and Justice for All"

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Why Does Cultural Diversity Matter?

The UN General Assembly designates May 21 as World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. Their website says “Bridging the gap between cultures is urgent and necessary for peace, stability and development.” The mission of Children’s Day, Book Day (Día) aligns: “a year-long commitment to celebrating all our children and to motivating them and their families to be readers, essential in our democracy.”

Join the collaboration of national and state library and literacy organizations, educators, presses and readers creatively striving to share bookjoy and its importance!

Introducing a New Children’s Day, Book Day Flyer to Share

Visit Bookjoy and check out New Mexico Author, Pat Mora's new Poetry Books! 

We’ve added something new to our Día Resources page: a customizable flyer.
Download it here, add your organization’s info or logo, and share broadly!

Many thanks to Día Dynamo Roxana Barillas at First Book for helping with the design.
Don’t forget about the Día Planning Booklet, which offers a compilation of ways to celebrate all our children and excite them about bookjoy.