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The Teacher Who Changed Everything

In this exclusive video interview with Reading Rockets, children’s book author Patricia Polacco recalls the day that her teacher discovered her dyslexia. 

Finding commonalities

Mr. Lincoln’s Way by Patricia Polacco is a story that deliberately deals with the issue of skin color.

Multicultural citizens

Patricia Polacco grew up in an urban Oakland neighborhood where different colors, prayers, food, and dress were commonplace. Her multicultural books bring this diversity to children, no matter where they live.

Family stories

Patricia Polacco remembers listening to the elders in her family tell how things were. Now she is the one who passes down family history.

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