Juan Muñoz Martín

Juan Muñoz Martín (13 May 1929 – 27 February 2023) was a Spanish writer and teacher, known for his contributions to Spanish children's literature, most notably the best-selling and book series.

Juan Muñoz Martín was born in Madrid on 13 May 1929. After leaving a seminary at age 17, he studied French philology at the University of Madrid. He earned great success in 1979 with his book Fray Perico y su borrico. It was followed by Fray Perico en la guerra (1989), Fray Perico, Calcetín y el guerrillero Martín (1994), Fray Perico en la paz (1996), Nuevas aventuras de fray Perico (1996), Fray Perico y Monpetit (1998), Fray Perico y la primavera (2003), Fray Perico y la Navidad (2003) and Fray Perico de la Mancha (2005).

Likewise, the seminal work of El pirata Garrapata book series, published in 1982, was followed by 15 new works following the character's adventures. His swan song is El pirata Garrapata en Marte, presented in 2021.

Muñoz Martin died on 27 February 2023, at the age of 93.