1. Patricia Polacco A fantastic writer of multicultural children's’ books.

2. Patricia’s Life  Born in Lansing, Michigan in 1944.  Lived on a farm with her Russian grandmother.  Wasn’t a good student in elementary school.  Started writing children’s books at the age of 41.  Now lives in Union City

3. Patricia Polacco  Best known for her multicultural and lovable characters  She holds writing seminars and loves to meet her fans in person  She opens her home to visitors and even provides driving directions on her website!

4. Some of her books…

5. Patricia’s Awards  1988 Sydney Taylor Book Award  The Keeping Quilt 1989 International Reading Association Award Rechenka’s Eggs  March 10th 1990 Santa Clara Reading Council Author’s Hall of Fame  Commonwealth Club of California Recognition of Excellence 1990 Babushka’s Doll 1992 Chicken Sunday Nov. 14th 1992  1992 Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Golden Kite Award for Illustration Chicken Sunday  1992 Boston Area Educators for Social Responsibility Children’s Literature and Social Responsibility Award  Nov. 9th 1993 Jane Adams Peace Asoc. and Women’s Intl. League for Peace and Freedom Honor award to Mrs. Katz and Tush for it’s effective contribution to peace and social justice.

6. More Awards  Parent’s Choice Honors 1991 Some Birthday 1997 Video/ Dream Keeper 1998 Thank You Mr. Falker  1996 North Dakota Library Association Children’s Book Award My Rotten Red Headed Older Brother  1996 Jo Osborne Award For Humor in Children’s Literature  1997 Missouri Association of School Librarians Show Me Readers Award for My Rotten Red Headed Older Brother  1997 West Virginia Children’s Book Award Pink and Say  1998 Mid -South Independent Booksellers for Children Humpty Dumpty Award

7. Patricia Polacco IIII have enjoyed a wonderful career of writing books for children. Who could have guessed that little girl that was having such a tough time in school would end up an illustrator and author. Children and adults alike ask me where I get my ideas...I get them from the same place that you do....MY IMAGINATION...