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Allows black readers to see themselves and all readers to find a character they can love. "Intermittently funny, frustrating, and touching. This summer and the start of fifth grade just might give Ryan the chance to show how she grows and glows! Acclaim for Ways to Make Sunshine : A New York Times Best Children's Book of the Year A Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A WORLD Magazine Best Book of the Year An Amazon Best Book of the Year

The Hart family is experiencing a lot of changes, and Ryan needs to grow her patience in many ways, find ways to share the love, meet new challenges, and grow into the leader her mom and dad named her to be. She's also waiting for her new sister to be born - and hoping the baby doesn't ruin everything.

She's looking forward to summer vacation, spending time with loved ones, and her first trip to sleepaway camp! But when an unexpected camper shows up, Ryan finds it's hard to share your best friend and harder to be a friend to someone who isn't a good friend to you. As even more changes and challenges come her way, Ryan always finds a way forward and shows she is a girl who knows how to glow.Īcclaimed author Renée Watson writes her own version of Ramona Quimby, one starring a Black girl and her family, in this start to a charming new series.Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award winner Renée Watson continues her charming young middle grade series starring Ryan Hart, a girl who is pure spirit and sunshine. And with the fourth-grad talent show coming up, Ryan wonders what talent she can perform on stage in front of everyone without freezing. That means some changes, like moving into a new (old) house, and Dad working the night shift. For instance: Dad finally has a new job, but money is still tight. She is all about trying to see the best in people, to be a good daughter, sister, and friend. Her name means "king", that she is a leader, and she is determined to keep growing into the name her parents gave her. From Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award winner Renée Watson, the first book in a young middle grade series about Ryan Hart, a girl who is pure spirit, kindness, and sunshine.