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Ways to Make Sunshine


A Children or Middle Grade Book


Book 1 of the Ryan Hart Series


Subgenres:

  • Coming-of-Age,
  • Family Life,
  • School Stories
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This book is for you if you're into...

  • Optimistic girls navigating family changes and new beginnings
  • Stories where everyday challenges meet big-hearted determination
Publisher Description

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.

Ryan Hart can be and do anything. Her name means "king", that she is a leader, and she is determined to keep growing into the name her parents gave her.

She is all about trying to see the best in people, to be a good daughter, sister, and friend. But Ryan has a lot on her mind.

For instance: Dad finally has a new job, but money is still tight. That means some changes, like moving into a new (old) house, and Dad working the night shift.

And with the fourth-grade talent show coming up, Ryan wonders what talent she can perform on stage in front of everyone without freezing.

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.

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