Patricia Barber Polacco (born July 11, 1944) is an American author and illustrator. Throughout her school years, Polacco struggled to learn to read but found relief by expressing herself through art.

May 13, 2025 · Children's book author and illustrator Patricia Polacco: her life, her work, and her picture books, and how diversity influences her.

About The Author Patricia Polacco belongs to a family of storytellers, poets, farmers, teachers, and artists. They came from many parts of the world, but mainly Russia.

In this exclusive video interview with Reading Rockets, Patricia Polacco talks about writing and illustrating and the passing down of family history whose themes resonate with readers of all …

Patricia Polacco is the beloved New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of more than sixty picture books, including Chicken Sunday, Pink and Say, and Thank You, Mr. Falker.

A complete list of all Patricia Polacco's books in order (70 books). Browse plot descriptions, book covers, genres, pseudonyms, ratings and awards.

Patricia Polacco is a consummate storyteller and illustrator, beloved among children, parents, teachers, and librarians. To date, she has written and illustrated 115 books for children, many …

During those years Patricia married Enzo Mario Polacco and had 2 kids who she devoted her life to loving them and guiding them through their life. It wasn't until age 41 when Patricia began …

Patricia Polacco is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator with around seventy beloved and award-winning books to her credit, including The Keeping Quilt, Pink and Say, …

Patricia Polacco, Union City. 474,850 likes · 2,328 talking about this. New York Times Best Selling author. She has written and illustrated over 115...