Pam Muñoz Ryan

Pam Muñoz Ryan is an award-winning author known for her book ECHO, which was a New York Times Best Seller and received the 2016 Newbery Honor and Kirkus Prize.

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December 25, 1951

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Pam Muñoz Ryan, a renowned American author, is celebrated for her children’s and young adult fiction. Her most famous novel, “Esperanza Rising,” tells the story of a young girl navigating the challenges of adapting to life in the United States during the Great Depression. Ryan has received numerous awards for her captivating works, including the Newbery Honor Book and Kirkus Prize for her novel “Echo.” With over forty books to her name, she often explores themes of identity, family, and culture. Beyond her writing career, Ryan is acknowledged for her contributions to the literary community, having served as a judge for several national book awards. Notably, she is the author of the New York Times Best Seller, “Echo,” which was also a 2016 Newbery Honor Book and winner of the Kirkus Prize.