Patricia Polacco

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"You were born with the power to change others. You change people by the way you treat them. That is what changes the human heart."-Patricia Polacco. Patricia Polacco believed in the good in others. She believed that everyone, and well as herself can make a positive influence on others, and change things for the greater good. There are good and bad in the world, and it is in your power to make the difference. Patricia Polacco was born on July 11, 1944, in Lansing, Michigan. She lived on a farm with her Russian family, who would tell her great stories growing up. Patricia unfortunately had dyslexia until the age of 14, however, she later got through her dyslexia, and turned these great stories into well known children's books. A hero must possess good traits and morals, with good intentions of helping others and making a positive impact on the world. There are many good traits  hero should have, like being caring, influential, and making a positive impact on society. Patricia Polacco possesses caring and influential traits, and good morals, and that makes her a hero.

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Caring; A display of kindness and concern for others. Caring is a trait that your typical hero should have.

Patricia Polacco is considered a hero because of how she she shows her kindness and concern for others.

"Fiercely dedicated to her Oakland community, Polacco is passionate about encouraging children to find ways out of some of the tough inner-city situations that exist there. "Maughan, Shannon. "Patricia Polacco

Patricia's involvement in activities that help kids and people get through their tough situations, show Patricia

has good intentions, and cares about others and making things better for everyone. Patricia Polacco shows her

concern for others by trying her best to get through their hardships. Patricia also shows her concern for helping to make a difference by being involved in other projects. " She is also deeply involved in

inner-city projects here in the U.S. that promote the peaceful resolution of conflict and encourage art and

literacy programs." -(The Book Report, Inc) Polacco not only shows her kindness and concern, but her good

morals shine through, because of her involvement in activities and such that promote peace and

goodness. Polacco's need for helping create peace for the greater good is shown from her involvement.

Patricia expresses her caring traits by her kindness and concern for people and the greater good, which makes

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Influential; having great influence on someone or something. All great heroes make deep, positive influences on society and the environment around them. Patricia Polacco made a huge positive impact on society and the people she surrounded her wisdom with. "Her books are noted for their themes of hope, resilience and tolerance, are often steeped in cultural heritage, and feature characters of different races, religions and ages. Polacco is not afraid of tackling challenging ideas and situations. " (Maughan Shannon "Patricia Polacco.")  Patricia Polacco used her skills and hard work to create beautiful writing with good morals of hope and passion. She wrote eye opening stories, many of which inspires others with great themes. Patricia Polacco's work also shows acceptance of "different races." Polacco's work teaches others to be more accepting to everyone. Patricia's work spreads positive vibes, that sends a good energy to those who read her books. "She is a consummate storyteller who draws upon family history and ritual for many of her tales. Her enthusiastic artwork captures the spirit of her stories through choices of color and energetic displays of movement.""Patricia Polacco." (Contemporary Authors.) This shows that Patricia Polacco's work and tales are indeed "Enthusiastic" and "energetic." which brings out a positive vibe in the reader's mind and soul, which is one of the ways that Polacco has made a positive impact on others. Patricia Polacco  has made a huge impact on society, and in many people's lives who enjoy reading Polacco's work. Many great things to be can be learned in life from her writing, and it has made a deep influence in many lives.

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Patricia Polacco is a hero because of how she contains caring and influential traits. Her inspiring stories and lessons have made a positive impact on people, therefore, she is a hero to me. Patricia shows her kind, caring traits by being involved with events and activities that am to make the world a better place. Her great work inspires people everyday, and teaches them about never giving up, and acceptance. Her work inspires people everyday, that things can change for the better, and that there is always some kind of good out there. That is the work of a true hero. Patricia Polacco had dyslexia until around after the age of 14. She went through many hardships and bullying at school as well. However, she didn't let those hardships define her. She worked hard and got through her dyslexia. She later on became a well known author and illustrator, of many great children's books. This inspires me that no matter what, if you really work hard enough to make a difference, you can get through the tough situations in life. There is always time to change, and there is always hope. "Do not underestimate a moment of your kindness. It has the power to change lives in ways you may never know." - Patricia Polacco, a true hero.

"A Video Interview with Patricia Polacco." Reading Rockets, Weta, 21 Mar. 2017,

www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/polacco. Accessed 3 May 2017.

"Patricia Polacco." Contemporary Authors Online, Gale, 2011. Biography in Context,

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Accessed 3 May 2017.

"Patricia Polacco." Contemporary Authors Online, Gale, 2011. Biography in Context,

link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/H1000113247/BIC1?u=powa9245&xid=c103f102. Accessed 4 May 2017

The Book Report, Inc. "Patricia Polacco." Patricia Polacco | Kidsreads, The Book Report,

Inc., www.kidsreads.com/authors/patricia-polacco. Accessed 4 May 2017.

Maughan, Shannon. "Patricia Polacco: the author and illustrator of children's books goes

to her rocking chair for inspiration." Publishers Weekly, 15 Feb. 1993, p. 179+. Academic OneFile, go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?p=GPS&sw=w&u=powa9245&v=2.1&id=GALE%7CA13462697&it=r&asid=e95cd553ff818757aec10adb44853e7e. Accessed 4 May 2017.