for TANGERINE by Edward Bloor

“Ramon de Ocampo conveys what it's like to be a teenager, a person with almost no power over his own life, yet full of his own strong beliefs about how things should be. He gives Paul an optimistic voice, making him come across as extremely likable, a person ready to learn and grow from life's experiences.” - Audiofile magazine

“...Ramon De Ocampo skillfully narrates the story. He does a particularly good job with the voices of the kids on Paul's soccer team at Tangerine Middle the bravado of Tino Cruz and the braggadocio of Victor Guzman. He effectively maintains the suspense as all the plot elements build to a dramatic conclusion. ”- School Library Journal

FREAKS: ALIVE, ON THE INSIDE by  Annette Curtis Klause

“...It's easy to see why de Ocampo has already won awards for his audiobook narrations--what a talent! His reading is fully voiced and his delivery is completely effortless. The voices he creates are totally unique for each character, yet sound easy and natural, even those that are rough-edged or raspy. In this story de Ocampo voices an amazing range of characters, including a bearded lady dwarf, a hermaphrodite, and a puppy boy, making them all completely believable...” - School Library Journal

“...Narrator Ramon de Ocampo provides a stellar reading, giving each character a distinct voice...”on AMAZON.com

“...Ramon de Ocampo engages listeners with Abel's first-person voice, which brims with awe, hope, and, most importantly, teenage hormones. De Ocampo handles Abel admirably, with good inflection and vocal characterization” - AudioFile Magazine

from THE GHOSTS OF RATHBURN PARK by Zilpha Snyder

“...Award-winning actor, Ramon de Ocampo, does an excellent job...His pace and vocal inflections are accurate according to each situation, and his pace, especially his pauses between words when Matt is feeling unsure or afraid, are true to life...” -School Library Journal

“...Ramon de Ocampo brings this boy and his insecurities to life. His narration is endearing and allows the listener into the mind of a curious 11-year-old who's just finding out what he's really good at.”-AudioFile Magazine

from THE DARK POND by Joseph Bruchac

“...Ramon de Ocampo's narration is spot-on; he captures the anger and fear of Armie's character, and his pacing contributes nicely to the hair-raising aspect of the story.” AudioFile Magazine

from DIARY OF A WIMPY KID by Jeff Keany

“...In a voice that brings to mind Holden Caulfield and David Sedaris rolled into one...Narrator Ramon de Ocampo is completely tuned in to Greg's angst-filled point of view. Though Greg is not always what you'd call a sympathetic character, de Ocampo's well-dramatized, insightful presentations of his various plights evoke our empathy--and laughter.” - AudioFile Magazine

for PEAK by Roland Smith

“...Ramon de Ocampo (captures) the excitement and uncertainty of a young man learning lessons in life, family, and friendship.” - AudioFile Magazine

for CROSSING THE WIRE by Will Hobbs

“...No matter what one's political sensibilities, Ramon de Ocampo's performance as Victor Flores, an impoverished Mexican attempting to enter the U.S., brings a human face to the issue of illegal immigration. De Ocampo's narration vividly portrays the desperation of a young boy struggling to evade the border control as he contends with the corruption of the coyotes who promise to smuggle him into El Norte. The listener endures gnawing hunger, shivers in bone-chilling weather, and experiences the terror of the hunted in this convincing performance. Though the story may be commonplace and all too familiar, de Ocampo's sympathetic rendering of Victor's trials paints a compelling portrait of the less fortunate striving to survive in a hostile world...”-AudioFile Magazine

“...Narrator Ramón de Ocampo exhibits vocal versatility with the multicultural characters and good comic timing as the dog.” -School Library Journal

for FIRESTORM by David Klass

“...Ramon de Ocampo uses his wonderful talent for voice and accents to keep the characters alive and the story active, moving right along with the swift pace set by Klass's superb writing.”-audible.com

Ramon de Ocampo's vibrant, youthful voice perfectly executes Jack's point of view. From the action scenes to the contemplative moments, de Ocampo provides the right emphasis, pitch, and seriousness. With all the passion of a confused and frustrated teenager, de Ocampo infuses this first-person narration with a tonal range that genuinely embodies Jack. - audiofile magazine

for IN THE BREAK by Jack Lopez

Reader Ramon de Ocampo provides distinctive voices for each of the three kids, painting a picture of each teen's struggle to reach adulthood. Woven generously through the story is an account of the California surfing scene, and de Ocampo lends spirit to the author's joyful descriptions of the pursuit of the perfect wave. - audiofile magazine (In the Break by Jack Lopez)

for ON THE COURT WITH KOBE BRYANT by Matt Christopher

Ramon de Ocampo's matter-of-fact reading is well paced and balanced, conveying admiration without sounding worshipful. He uses pitch and rhythm well, making key moments in basketball games come alive. - Audiofile magazine (On the court with Kobe Bryant)

for THE SUMMER OF RILEY by Eve Bunting *winner of Audiofile Earphones Award

“Bunting writes a beautiful story, and de Ocampo brings it brilliantly to life. Of particular merit is the re-creation of William's internal dialogues as he reasons right from wrong when his dog attacks a defenseless old horse. De Ocampo keeps the story moving along on a lighter note as we meet William's friend, Grace, who is his opposite. While the children fight to save the dog, there is a great deal of dialogue, which greatly benefits from vocalization. The tale, which keeps you on the edge until the very end, should help anyonecoping with grief and loss.”  Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award - Audiofile Magazine