Jane Mora is an American writer, poet, and literacy advocate, known for her works that explore Mexican-American identity and border life. Her career is closely linked to academia, as she taught for many years at the University of Texas at El Paso. She is the founder of "Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros," a national literacy initiative that celebrates children and cultural diversity through books. A prolific author, she has published poetry collections for adults, such as *Aunt Carmen's Book of Practical Saints*, and numerous children's picture books, including the acclaimed *Tomás and the Library Lady*. Her writings, in both prose and verse, address themes such as family, bilingualism, and cultural heritage, giving voice to the experiences of Hispanic communities. For her literary contributions and social commitment, she has received numerous awards, including a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and several children's literature awards.