Daniel García Ordaz, Read Until You Bleed: funny and thoughtful poetry for funny and thoughtful children

A collection of thoughtful and funny poetry for thoughtful and funny children. Humorous, silly, and serious poems inspired by Dr. Seuss, Shel Silvertein, and Bruce Lansky, as well as Mr. Rogers. Bilingual (Eng./Span) with discussion questions and prompts.

"Kids all over my family, classroom, and client group love this book. Kid endorsed so I can only pass along. They love the silly poems but even the serious poems gave them some thoughts to consider. I highly recommend this book." Pat Eroh

TEDx Speaker Daniel García Ordaz, a.k.a. The Poet Mariachi, a singer-songwriter, teacher and author from Mission, Texas, is a Navy veteran and a 2018 Pushcart Prize nominee. García earned an MFA in Creative Writing from UTRGV and is working on a Ph.D. in Language, Diversity, and Literacy Studies at Texas Tech Unviersity. His books include the #1 bestsellers You Know What I'm Sayin'?, Centzontle/Mockingbird: Songs of Empowerment, and Centzontle/Mockingbird: Songs of Empowerment (YA Edition), as well as the #1 bestseller Pet Names. He's presently at work on a children's poetry manuscript.

 

 

Event date: 
Friday, September 1, 2023 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Saturday, September 2, 2023 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Event address: 
306 Pearl Parkway
Suite 106
San Antonio, TX 78215
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