In addition to my own writing, I also serve as literary trustee to the celebrated Latina writer Pat Mora (AKA my mother). She is the award-winning author of over 50 books for adults, teens, and children including the adult poetry collections Encantado and Adobe Odes, the family memoir House of Houses, the teen poetry collection My Own True Name, as well as the popular picture books Tomas and the Library Lady and The Desert is My Mother. Visit her website.

She is also the founder of Children’s Day, Book Day celebrated annually on April 30th and holds the registered trademark for the word “BOOKJOY” (US Serial Number 85824825).