Generally, what adults want to know is my background, why I write what I write, and very personal insights that some say are inspiring. Patricia Polacco adultbackgroundgenerally Change image and share on social
I didn't learn to read until I was almost 14 years old. Reading out loud for me was a nightmare because I would mispronounce words or reconstruct things that weren't even there. That's when one of my teachers discovered I had a learning disability called dyslexia. Once I got help, I read very well! Patricia Polacco calldisabilitydiscover share on social
Maybe one of you can enlighten me, but I just don't understand why it is so hard to be kind to one another? Patricia Polacco enlightenhardkind Change image and share on social
When I was growing up, we never had much money. My parents were divorced young, but I was always surrounded by loving individuals. They couldn't give us riches, but they gave us their stories, their hearts, and their time. Patricia Polacco divorcegivegrow share on social
I have been in more classrooms than any legislator will ever walk into in their lives, and I see wonderful, caring, dedicated teaching out there. Patricia Polacco careclassroomdedicate Change image and share on social
My stories are fundamentally about the love of family. Patricia Polacco familyfundamentallylove Change image and share on social
Now, I've got to tell you: 'In Our Mothers House,' I don't think is for a kindergartner. Patricia Polacco havehousekindergartner Change image and share on social
When you come from a family of storytellers, you're doomed. You just have to tell stories. Patricia Polacco doomfamilystory Change image and share on social
My stories deal with multicultural situations as well as multigenerational settings. Patricia Polacco dealmulticulturalmultigenerational Change image and share on social
I came from a family of incredible storytellers, but I didn't start writing children's books until I was 41 years old. Patricia Polacco bookchildfamily Change image and share on social