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Meet Pam Muñoz Ryan as she introduces her new novel, El Niño, a book that combines reality, fantasy and myth. Kai Sosa, a competitive swimmer, discovers an underwater realm and mysterious library that helps him cope with the loss of his sister. Myth and reality collide as an El Niño storm unleashes its fury. This exquisite novel is printed in blue ink with illustrations by Joe Cepeda.
Pam introduces her new book and process of writing, invites children to consider their own fantasy world and answers questions.
Photo Credit: Mike Brown
Pam Muñoz Ryan is the author of bestselling novels, including Esperanza Rising, Becoming Naomi León, The Dreamer, Echo, Mañanaland and Solimar. She has received many awards, including a Newbery Honor and several Pura Belpré Medals. Many of her stories reflect her Mexican heritage. Her newest book is El Niño
Imagination Friday is co-sponsored by the Tucson Festival of Books and Worlds of Words and occurs between 1 to 1:40 p.m. on a Friday with a different author or illustrator each session. Add some excitement to Fridays with world-renowned children’s authors and illustrator to promote new books and encourage children as readers, writers and illustrators. Check out our full list of Imagination Friday authors and illustrators.
Host: Kathy Short, Professor of Teaching, Learning and Sociocultural Studies and Director of WOW.
Panelist: Pam Muñoz Ryan
Co-Sponsor: Tucson Festival of Books
