Pat Mora
Pat Mora (born January 19, 1942) is an American poet and author of books for adults, teens and children. A native of
El Paso, Texas, her grandparents came to the city from northern Mexico. She graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso, received Honorary Doctorates from
North Carolina State University and
SUNY Buffalo, and was awarded
American Library Association Honorary Membership. A literacy advocate, in 1996, she founded [http://www.patmora.com/whats-dia/ Children's Day, Book Day] (), now celebrated across the country each year on April 30.
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