Her celebrated novels, Echo, Esperanza Rising, The Dreamer, Riding Freedom, Becoming Naomi Léon, and Paint the Wind, have received countless accolades, among them two Pura Belpré Awards, a NAPPA Gold Award, a Jane Addams Children's Book Award, and two Américas Awards.

All of the characters are well drawn, and readers will share Naomi's fear until the judge makes the final decision about her future.' - School Library Journal 'Symbols abound, and readers of all ages will enjoy reading of Naomi's transformation and triumph.' - VOYAĪbout the Author Pam Muñoz Ryan is the recipient of the Newbery Honor Medal and the Kirkus Prize for her New York Times bestselling novel, Echo, as well as the NEA's Human and Civil Rights Award and the Virginia Hamilton Literary Award for multicultural literature for her body of work.

While she explores the youngsters' Mexican heritage and gives a vivid picture of life in and the art of Oaxaca, her story is universal, showing the strong bonds and love that make up an extended family. a tender tale about family love and loyalty.' Publishers Weekly, starred review'Exciting.heartbreaking.' - Booklist' has its own uniquely affecting emotional core.' - The Horn Book 'Ryan has written a moving book about family dynamics. That is, until their mother reappears for the first time in seven years, stirring up all sorts of questions and challenging Naomi to discover who she really is.Īwards and Praise for Becoming Naomi León: A Pura Belpré Honor BookAmericas Award, CommendedSchneider Family Book Award WinnerTomás Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award WinnerBook Sense Book of the Year Award Honor Book'Engrossing.' - The New York Times'Ryan's sure-handed storytelling and affection for her characters convey a clear sense of Naomi's triumph, as she becomes 'who I was meant to be.' Kirkus Reviews, starred review'Once again, Ryan crystallizes the essence of settings and characters through potent, economic prose. And life with Gram and her little brother, Owen, is happy and peaceful.

Luckily, Naomi also has her carving to strengthen her spirit. Then there are her clothes (sewn in polyester by Gram), her difficulty speaking up, and her status at school as 'nobody special.' But according to Gram's self-prophecies, most problems can be overcome with positive thinking. Includes exclusive bonus content!Ī Pura Belpré Honor Book' Engrossing.' - New York TimesNaomi Soledad León Outlaw has had a lot to contend with in her young life, her name for one. About the Book From the award-winning author of 'Esperanza Rising' comes a riveting novel about family and identity, drawn from the warmth, wisdom, and love of Ryan's own Mexican and Oklahoman heritages.īook Synopsis Becoming Naomi León joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels.

Becoming Naomi León by Pam Muñoz Ryan