Listen In: A Conversation with Pam Muñoz Ryan

An Exclusive Interview

By: Pam Muñoz Ryan, The Audible Editors

Narrated by: Pam Muñoz Ryan, The Audible Editors

Renowned children’s book author Pam Muñoz Ryan—known for works like Esperanza Rising and Echo—turns to California history to tell the story of childhood grief wrapped in gentleness, featuring mermaids and the mystery of a lost sister. Listen in as Audible Editor Katie asks Ryan about her research, legacy, and interest in an immersive audio experience for children.

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Ryan is EXcellent!

The Audible interviewer did a fine job of interacting with this author — one of my particular favorites, Pam Muniz Ryan. The young woman and the author kept a friendly, easy, well paced, interesting dialogue going effortlessly.
I have most of PMR’s books both physical and audio. She is totally dedicated to her craft, her subjects, Life in general and to thorough researching… PM R’s general joy, delight in what she discovers, sharing her gems of legacy, legend and human stories all come through in her writing!
In this nicely balanced interview I really enjoyed hearing her personal bits on the writing process, her own California history which I already knew somewhat and the fact that the many awards and honors with which she’s been recognized are not only affirming, but make it that much easier to keep on storytelling. If you’ve not as yet become familiar with Pam Munoz Ryan give yourself and other loved ones the utter treat of her books — and this interview!