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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
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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 • Born and raised in Bakersfield, California • Childhood included lots of reading and trips to the local library • Currently lives in San Diego, CA • Has 4 children • Birthday: Dec. 25, 1951
Author Interviews! 5 Questions With Pam Munoz Ryan Reading Rockets Interview Photos: http://www.edupaperback.org/authorpics/ryan.jpg, http://www.jacketflap.com/megablog/index.asp?tagid=40&tag=ALA&page=5
Let’s Explore Her Site! http://bakersfieldexpress.org/2010/09/15/russos-celebrates-award-winning-childrens-author/ 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=NJPMi-o0xDQ&feature=youtu.be