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In Our Mothers' House is a 2009 children's picture book written and illustrated by Patricia Polacco. It follows the story of an African American girl recounting her childhood with her two adoptive mothers and siblings. It takes on contemporary topics such as race, religion, sexuality, and family structures.
Polacco was born Patricia Barber on July 11, 1944 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of a teacher and a salesman turned talk show host.She lived in Williamston, Michigan [1] until the age of three, when her parents divorced and she moved with her mother and brother to her maternal grandmother's farm in Union City, Michigan.
Patricia Polacco uses many of the schools she travels to as inspiration for the schools in her stories. The elementary school in Mr. Lincoln’s Way is based around Murphy Elementary School in Haslett, Michigan. This school is home to mallard duck nests, and every year the principal leads the ducks through the school to the local pond. [4]
241. “Children just cannot be sad too long, it is not in them.” – Nancy E. Turner. 242. “Children are natural Zen masters; their world is brand new in each and every moment.” – John ...
Children are one of the biggest blessings in our lives, and there’s nothing quite like getting a hug from your son. ... Related: 125 Quotes About Being a Parent. Quotes About Sons and Mothers ...
Meteor! is a 1987 children's picture book by author Patricia Polacco. Polacco is well known for writing and illustrating stories depicting events from her childhood in Michigan. Meteor! was published in 1987 by The Trumpet Club, commonly known for publications of children's books from grades PreK-6. [1]
Even after entrusting their 11- and 12-year-olds to a Hall of Famer, parents couldn’t resist yelling tips to their sons — put your back elbow up! — while they batted. "These kids couldn't ...
The Mazza Museum has grown from four pieces valued at $1,700 to more than 18,000 original illustrations. [2] It has hosted over 300 book artists, authors and experts. [6] The museum's collection includes original works by Steven Kellogg, Patricia Polacco, Ted Rand, Jan Brett, Eric Carle, Theodor Geisel (), Tomie dePaola, Tomi Ungerer, Willi Glasauer, Hans Wilhelm, and many others. [7]