Pam Muñoz Ryan
Getting Ready for our Author Study!
The Journey Ahead
Pam Munoz Ryan is one of my favorite authors, and I
am looking forward to examining her works with you!
Together, we will explore 3 of her books:
Riding Freedom
Becoming Naomi León
The Dreamer
We will closely examine Ryan’s unique characters, and
the choices they make.
Personal Background
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Born and raised in
Bakersfield, California
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Childhood included lots
of reading and trips to the
local library
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Currently lives in San
Diego, CA
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Has 4 children
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Birthday: Dec. 25, 1951
Author
Interviews!
5 Questions With Pam
Munoz Ryan
Reading Rockets Interview
Photos:
http://www.edupaperback.org/authorpics/rya
n.jpg,
http://www.jacketflap.com/megablog/index.as
p?tagid=40&tag=ALA&page=5
Let’s Explore Her
Site!
http://www.pammunozryan.com
Let’s Prepare
Since we will be looking
closely at Ryan’s characters, I
want you to think about
yourself.
Put your name on your
paper.
Now, I am going to give you
3 minutes to write words or
phrases that describe your
personality.
Our First
Book!
•Let’s jump in and begin
our first book!
•I want you to meet
Charlotte Darkey
Parkhurst.
•This book is based on the
life of the real Charlotte
Parkhurst, but some details
have been changed.
Contact Her!
Standard Mail:
Pam Muñoz Ryan
C/O Scholastic, Inc.
557 Broadway
New York, NY 10012-3999
E-Mail:
PMunozRyan@aol.com
References
Heppermann, Christine M. "Pam Munoz Ryan: Becoming
Naomi Leon." The Horn Book Magazine 80.5 (2004): 598.
Literature Resource Center. Web. 20 June 2011.
"Pam Muñoz Ryan (1951-)." Something about the Author. Vol. 197.
Detroit: Gale, 2009. 156-161. Something About The Author
Online. Gale. Appalachian State University - Belk Library. 19
June 2011
www.pammunozryan.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJPMio0xDQ&feature=youtu.be