The Bakery Lady

Summary of Book

Surrounded by the sights of her grandparents' bakery Monica yearns to be a baker. Her first real test comes as she and her beloved grandparents prepare for the coming celebration of January sixth, El Dia de los Reyes Magos, the Feast of the Three Kings. When it's up to Monica to plan the celebration, she wonders if she'll be able to host it.

Author Biography

Pat Mora, born in El Paso, Texas, is an award-winning poet and author of books for adults, teens, and children. Her awards include a Poetry Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, a Golden Kite Award, American Library Association Notable Book Awards, and honorary doctorates. A former teacher and university administrator, she is the founder of the family literacy initiative Children's Day, Book Day, El día de los niños / El día de los libros, (Día). The year-long commitment to linking all children to books, languages and cultures, and of sharing what Pat calls "bookjoy," culminates in celebrations across the country in April. Pat lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico and invites you to visit her at www.patmora.com.

Illustrator Biography

Pablo Torrecilla is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Pablo Torrecilla include Estrellita en la ciudad grande / Estrellita in the Big City, La Vuelta Al Mundo En Ochenta Dias / Around the World in Eighty Days (Cuentos, Mitos Y Libros-Regalo), Looking For Uncle Louie On The Fourth Of July, and Scribbles and Secrets.