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

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

Pat Mora Themes Family Desert Diversity Mexican-American culture

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

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.

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.”

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

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