My appearances are almost theatrical performances. I bring items for the children to see, such as photographs and actual piece of meteorite, a family quilt, sometimes spectacles, sometimes clothing, so that they can understand what I write about is family stories based in fact. Patricia Polacco actualappearancebase share on social
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
My stories deal with multicultural situations as well as multigenerational settings. Patricia Polacco dealmulticulturalmultigenerational 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 don't care what color the parents are. I don't care if it's a giraffe and a fish living together. If they're raising children who believe they're honored and loved, that's all that's important. Patricia Polacco carechildcolor Change image and 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
Show me an Irishman who can't tell a story - I don't think they exist. Patricia Polacco existirishmanshow Change image and 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