Shonto W. Begay: Artist, Author, and Educator
Visit author Shonto Begay’s personal home page describing his life in Arizona in which he shares the cultural influences that have affected his life and work. Choose either originals or prints to view his paintings and click on an image to enlarge it. Select a painting you like and write a poem that describes what you think the painting is about.

Toltecs
For more about the ancient peoples who inspired Pat Mora’s poem, "Leyenda," visit this site. It offers historical information on the Toltecs, photographs of Toltec sculpture, and a map of the ruins of Tula. After exploring this site, why, do you think, Mora entitled her poem "Leyenda"? Share your thoughts with a partner.