Patricia Polacco I
Where did Patricia live before she moved to California?
Michigan
What did they call the bunches of flowers?
A bouquet.
How long did it take Anna to speak English?
Where did the story take place?
Oakland, California
What is a learning difference Patricia had that made it difficult for her to learn to read?
Dyslexia
What was the kind action they did for Verna to let her know she is not alone?
Cleaned up her yard/garden.
What did they make the quilt out of?
Scraps of clothes.
Why does Trisha move to California?
Her mom got a job.
Who is the teacher that taught Patricia how to read?
Mr. Falker
How do they water the flowers?
Brown water or used water.
Why did Anna's mother make a quilt in the first place?
So the family would always remember Russia/Ukraine.
Where did Patricia's maternal grandparents immigrate from?
Ukraine.
What age did Patricia start writing books?
41 years old or in her 40s.
Whose backyard garden did they fix?
Verna's
What is Patricia's husband's name?
Enzo
At the beginning of the story, grandpa compares the honey on the book to?
What was Patricia naturally good at?
Art
Trick question...she is ALIVE.
After selling almost all their baskets, what did they buy using the money they had earned?
They bought ice cream for the kids in the neighborhood.
When Moe Moe spoke of paper talking, what was she referring to?
Reading
Why does Mr. Falker call Trisha smart and brave?
She fooled all her teachers into thinking she could read.