Teachers College Press, 2004 About Pam Munoz Ryan http://www.monet.k12.ca.us/curriculum/library/images/authors/pammunozryan.jpg Pam Munoz Ryan is an author with a very diverse ethnic background, including a Spanish, Mexican, Basque , Oklahoman and Italian heritage. She was born and raised in San Joaquin Valley, California and grew up with her large family nearby. It was