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
What I loved the most about Oakland was that all of my neighbors came in as many colors, ideas, and religions as there are people on the planet. How lucky I was to know so many people that were so different and yet so much alike! Patricia Polacco alikecoloridea share on social
All of us have a 'voice' inside where all inspired thoughts come from. When I talk to children and aspiring writers, I always ask them to turn off the TV and listen to that voice inside them. Patricia Polacco aspirechildinside Change image and share on social
I don't believe being gay is something you can change, no more than you can change the color of your hair or your eyes. Well, I dye my hair, so maybe that's not the best example. But your eyes! Patricia Polacco changecolordye Change image and 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
I used to say to my bubbe, 'Bubbe, is this story true?' And she'd say, 'Of course it's true! But it may not have happened.' What my bubbe was saying is profound: All stories are true. The truth is the journey you take through it - did it make you laugh, cry, seek and want justice? Then it's true. Patricia Polacco bubbecryhappen share on social
I wasn't a very good student in elementary school and had a hard time with reading and writing. Patricia Polacco elementarygoodhard Change image and share on social