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Bio
Rachel Bate has lived in New Mexico since 1993, where she has been captivated by the natural beauty and the critters that appear in her stories. She has been an elementary and special education teacher since 1985 and recently retired after 37 memorable years. All of her stories are written to inspire all children to collaborate with nature and each other with respect, compassion, and kindness.
Books
Title: Desert Bliss
Publisher: Mascot Books/2016
Genre: Children’s Fiction
Meet a calico kitten who decides to go on a very dangerous journey. Suddenly, a mysterious white coyote appears in the middle of the New Mexican desert…what could he want?
Available for Sale
Treasure House Books and Gifts
Garcia Street Books
Organic Books
Amazon
Title: Turquoise Tail
Publisher: Mascot Books/2018
Genre: Children’s Fiction
A little coyote pup is born looking very different from her siblings. The desert critters of the night laugh and make fun of the way she looks, hurting her very deeply. When a bright comet streams across, illuminating the moonlit New Mexico sky, what will happen?
Turquoise Tail was a Children’s Legacy finalist in the American Book Festival’s 19th Annual Best Book Awards.
Available for Sale
Treasure House Books and Gifts
Garcia Street Books
Organic Books
Amazon
Title: Santa Fe Tom
Publisher: Mascot Books/2020
Genre: Children’s Fiction
Desert Box Turtle Tom is as shy as can be
Even when his critter friends plan a surprise birthday party full of glee.
Poor Tom yearns to sing his heart out
But he has to learn to outshine his doubt.
When Tom begins to sing in a nervous voice
All of his friends are enamored and rejoice!
Could standing in the spotlight
Help Tom conquer his stage fright?
Join Tom and the rest of the desert critters
In facing fears and overcoming jitters!
Available for Sale
Collected Bookworks
Treasure House Books and Gifts
Organic Books
Amazon
Title: Tierra Day
Publisher: Mascot Kids/2022
Genre: Children’s Fiction
Litter is everywhere! What can Tierra and her critter friends do to help solve this problem? Find out what glorious solution Eli Eagle shares with his friends about all the pollution!
Available for Sale
Title: Hatch Chile Willie
Publisher: Mascot Kids/2024
Genre: Children’s Fiction
Farmer Pablo closes his eyes to rest in his rocking chair after working all day in his special Hatch Chile Greenhouse. Suddenly, he is startled by beautiful Spanish music and a reddish-green light! What will happen next?
A Literary Titan Five-Star Book Award winner, Hatch Chile Willie takes readers on a wonderful, magic-filled adventure.
