Meet the Author- Pam Munoz Ryan

I was first introduced to Pam Munoz Ryan when I was first teaching with the book Esperanza Rising. If you haven't ever read this book it is AWESOME!! Pam Munoz Ryan has a way of writing very powerful books, books that make you think and draw out a lot of emotion. 

Here is Pam Munoz Ryan's website: http://www.pammunozryan.com/  She has a bio, link of books, etc. Take time to explore and see what she is about. I thought the Q&A section was a lot of fun to read! 

Unlike the other two authors Ms. Ryan does not keep a blog, that I could find. If you find her blog, let me know! However, I did find where she was a guest blogger on another website. I am including that link so you can go through and read what she writes. I feel like it gives us a window into her mind. http://forum.teachingbooks.net/?p=3764 

I am also including a link to a video interview with Pam Munoz Ryan. It is from the website Reading Rockets. It is one of my favorite websites and has TONS of author interviews. If you have a favorite author or want to find a new one this is a cool resource!!! 

Here is the link to the video: http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/ryan/  Right underneath the video is different short videos. Make sure to watch them ALL! 

Now that you have read and watched some interviews with the author. I want you to respond to this post. In your post please include TWO things you have learned about Pam Munoz Ryan and two questions you would like to ask her. Please be thoughtful in your answers and make sure they are in complete sentences. 

 

Meet the author-Deborah Wiles

I was first introduced to Deborah Wiles as an author from another teacher I worked with. I used to write letters each week to my Grandma Nuss and she suggested I read Love, Ruby Lavender. I became hooked on her books and wasn't let down by the book Each Little Bird That Sings.

Here is Deborah Wiles' website: http://deborahwiles.com/  Take time to explore it and and read her bio, about her books, etc. She even has a new book coming out. Once you have clicked on her bio, to the right you will see a link to her blog. It hasn't been updated in the past month, but take time to look at it and see what she is like as a person.

I have found a video where Deborah talks about being an author and how to tell a story. Make sure the sound is turned up high as she is speaking to a group of students and is hard to hear at certain points.

One more short video clip where the author talks about writing. I love to hear about how authors struggle just like we do when writing and how they can inspire us to keep trying at things! 

Now that you have read and watched some interviews with the author. I want you to respond to this post. In your post please include TWO things you have learned about Deborah Wiles and two questions you would like to ask her. Please be thoughtful in your answers and make sure they are in complete sentences.

Meet the Author-Wendy Mass

Wendy Mass is quickly becoming one of my new favorite author's. I didn't realize how many books she has written and I happen to have all but one of them!!! 

I want you to take time to explore her website. She has one of the best author sites I have seen. She even has a blog that is kept UPDATED!!! Here is the link for it: http://wendymass.com/ 

I am also including a video for you to watch where Wendy Mass talks about here book Finally, the book about a girl that is turning 12.  

And one more video...Can you tell I love Wendy Mass? This is a short one where she talks about her book Candymakers. 

Now that you have read and watched some interviews with the author. I want you to respond to this post. In your post please include TWO things you have learned about Wendy Mass and two questions you would like to ask her. Please be thoughtful in your answers and make sure they are in complete sentences.