3. o Born on January 9, 1942 in El Paso, Texas o Mexican Revolution o Bilingual home/attended an English- speaking school o Mexican heritage was unwelcomed at school

4. Pat Mora -Rediscovered Mexican heritage and biculturalism through writing Has written 40 + pieces of literature Won 10 adult book awards, 7 young adult awards, and 58 children’s book awards

5. Pat Mora Themes Family Desert Diversity Mexican-American culture

6. Pat Mora’s Poetry Style Free verse and rhyme Incorporates Spanish words into English text Graceful repetition Colorful language – Love and Respect

8. o born on September 25, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois o At 12, he began an interest in drawing. o Grew up in a lower class neighborhood. o Instead of playing baseball with his friends, he stayed inside and drew cartoons and wrote.

9. o a popular Cartoonist, author, poet, songwriter, and play writer. o children’s stories and poems. o Helped young readers appreciate poetry. o “Uncle Shelby.”

10. Shel Silverstein Themes Man and the Natural World Versions of Reality Exploration Youth

11. Shel Silverstein’s Poetry Style Very simple Repetition End stoppers End rhyme Free Verse Refrain