Pam Muñoz Ryan

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• Dumplings and enchildadas (1:10)

  Pam Muñoz Ryan recalls what it was like growing up in a big, multicultural family.

• A basket full of books (1:00)

  While in fifth grade, this future author made frequent trips to the public library.

• A princess life in Mexico (:50)

  Esperanza Rising is loosely based on Muñoz Ryan's grandmother, who had to leave her privileged life in Mexico for a farm labor camp in California.

• A head start (:35)

  Pam Muñoz Ryan started developing her writing skills before she even considered becoming a writer.

• Farm labor camps (:30 )

  In this video clip, Pam Muñoz Ryan explains where her mother was born.

• Esperanza Rising (1:00)

  Tune in as Muñoz Ryan summarizes the plot of her award-winning novel.

• Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride (1:25)

  Find out how Pam Muñoz Ryan uncovered this forgotten, but historical night flight over the nation's capital.

• Little-known stories about famous people (:40)

  In this video clip, Pam Muñoz Ryan describes some of her female protagonists.