Patricia Polacco An Author Study By Cheryl Bohn An Author Study By Cheryl Bohn

Why Patricia Polacco? RStoryteller - personally intrigued by oral and written tradition RBoth author and illustrator REastern Europe culture and traditions RStories from family and heritage RMost books have interactions between young and elderly person RStoryteller - personally intrigued by oral and written tradition RBoth author and illustrator REastern Europe culture and traditions RStories from family and heritage RMost books have interactions between young and elderly person

A bit of history RBorn in 1944 RMother’s family Russian Jews, and Father’s family Irish RBoth grandparents storytellers RDyslexic - didn’t learn to read until 14 years old RBegan writing at 41 years old RBorn in 1944 RMother’s family Russian Jews, and Father’s family Irish RBoth grandparents storytellers RDyslexic - didn’t learn to read until 14 years old RBegan writing at 41 years old

Firetalking RUkranian grandmother called telling stories around the fire “Firetalking” RPatricia and brother would always ask at end of story, “Is this story true?” RBabushka replied, “Of course it is true, but it may not have happened.” RUkranian grandmother called telling stories around the fire “Firetalking” RPatricia and brother would always ask at end of story, “Is this story true?” RBabushka replied, “Of course it is true, but it may not have happened.”

Keeping quilt RStory of her mother’s family coming to United States RQuilt made from mother’s outgrown dress, babushka, and other old family clothing RStill used for weddings, table cloths, & welcoming babies RBlack/white illustrations with quilt in color RStory of her mother’s family coming to United States RQuilt made from mother’s outgrown dress, babushka, and other old family clothing RStill used for weddings, table cloths, & welcoming babies RBlack/white illustrations with quilt in color

Rechenka’s Eggs RGoose, Rechenka, accidently tips over basket of lovely painted eggs RBegins laying painted eggs to replace broken ones RUkranian babushka taught her to make Pysanky eggs RGorgeous illustrations RGoose, Rechenka, accidently tips over basket of lovely painted eggs RBegins laying painted eggs to replace broken ones RUkranian babushka taught her to make Pysanky eggs RGorgeous illustrations

Uncle Vova’s Tree RChristmas memories RRussian traditions RTree decorated with Pysanky eggs RMeal of kutya RSleigh ride RDecorating tree outside for birds; tree symbolizes “roots” planted when uncle and aunt came to US RChristmas memories RRussian traditions RTree decorated with Pysanky eggs RMeal of kutya RSleigh ride RDecorating tree outside for birds; tree symbolizes “roots” planted when uncle and aunt came to US

Mrs. Katz and Tush RMrs. Katz emigated from Poland RBonds with Larnel over a runt kitten who needs a home RDiscover they both have a lot in common (dealing with prejudice) RCelebrate Passover together RMrs. Katz emigated from Poland RBonds with Larnel over a runt kitten who needs a home RDiscover they both have a lot in common (dealing with prejudice) RCelebrate Passover together

Babushka Stories RBabushka’s Doll R Babushka only played with doll once R Granddaughter Natasha learns a lesson RBabushka’s Mother Goose RReshaped tales from Aesop, Mother Goose, and Moldavian Folk tales RBabushka’s Baba Yaga RRussian Folklore RBaba Yaga becomes babushka RBabushka’s Doll R Babushka only played with doll once R Granddaughter Natasha learns a lesson RBabushka’s Mother Goose RReshaped tales from Aesop, Mother Goose, and Moldavian Folk tales RBabushka’s Baba Yaga RRussian Folklore RBaba Yaga becomes babushka

Video: Dream Keeper RPatricia Polacco talks about writing and illustrating RUsing imagination RPlaying the story over and over in her mind before she writes or draws RListening for the voice RPatricia Polacco talks about writing and illustrating RUsing imagination RPlaying the story over and over in her mind before she writes or draws RListening for the voice

Patricia Polacco website RList of books with samples of illustrations (used in this PowerPoint) RActivities for teachers using books RAutobiography RCreate postcards sent via RPatricia Polacco only responses by US post (not ) RList of books with samples of illustrations (used in this PowerPoint) RActivities for teachers using books RAutobiography RCreate postcards sent via RPatricia Polacco only responses by US post (not )

Retelling other people’s stories RPink and Say RJohn Philip Duck RI Can Hear the Sun (modern myth) RChristmas Tapestry (adapted from story heard from 2 ministers) RPink and Say RJohn Philip Duck RI Can Hear the Sun (modern myth) RChristmas Tapestry (adapted from story heard from 2 ministers)

Teasing, Acceptance, or Overcoming Fears R Mr. Lincoln’s Way RRacism is a form of “adult teasing” R Bully overcomes racism for African American principal through building an atrium at school RWelcome Comfort R Children teasing comfort R Boy who grows up to be Santa Claus R Mr. Lincoln’s Way RRacism is a form of “adult teasing” R Bully overcomes racism for African American principal through building an atrium at school RWelcome Comfort R Children teasing comfort R Boy who grows up to be Santa Claus

Teasing, Acceptance, or Overcoming Fears (continued) R Thundercakes RAutobiographical story about overcoming fear of thunder R Thank you, Mr. Falker RAutobiographical story about a teacher who discovered her dyslexia RTeasing and a bully destroy self worth R Thundercakes RAutobiographical story about overcoming fear of thunder R Thank you, Mr. Falker RAutobiographical story about a teacher who discovered her dyslexia RTeasing and a bully destroy self worth

Resources RFiretalking by Patricia Polacco; Richard G. Owens Publishers, New York (E 921 Polacco) RPatricia Polacco Website RPatricia Polacco Dream Keeper Video 07: :05 “ The Voice” connects all of us in our humanity 10: :30 Thundercake RFiretalking by Patricia Polacco; Richard G. Owens Publishers, New York (E 921 Polacco) RPatricia Polacco Website RPatricia Polacco Dream Keeper Video 07: :05 “ The Voice” connects all of us in our humanity 10: :30 Thundercake