Pat Mora has published more than 35 books that have earned immense praise.
Her recent books include Bookjoy, Wordjoy; The Remembering Day / El Día de los Muertos; and Water Rolls.
Her titles have appeared on the ALA Notable Books list, the Texas Bluebonnet Master List, been awarded Pura Belpre honors, been placed on the Notable Books for a Global Society list, and have been honored by the International Latino Book Awards, the Tomas Rivera Mexican American Book Awards, the Americas Book Awards, and much more.
A literacy advocate excited about sharing what she calls “bookjoy,” she founded the annual Children’s Day, Book Day — in Spanish, El día de los niños, El día de los libros, “Día.”
Pat is a popular speaker about creativity, inclusivity, and bookjoy. She is always working on new books. She lives in Santa Fe, NM.