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Amelia and Eleanor go for a ride Discover how Pam Muñoz Ryan uncovered this forgotten historical night flight over the nation’s capital.
A head start Pam Muñoz Ryan started developing her writing skills before she even considered becoming a writer.
A princess life in Mexico 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 basket full of books While in fifth grade, this future author made frequent trips to the public library.
Dumplings and enchiladas Pam Muñoz Ryan recalls what it was like growing up in a big, multicultural family.
Thunder is just a noise Patricia Polacco braved the kicking cow, scratching chicken, and ominous thunder to gather ingredients for her grandmother’s Thunder Cake.
More contrast Patricia Polacco explains why she sometimes chooses to illustrate in black and white instead of color.
