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. Ways to Make Sunshine Renée Watson (Author), Nina Mata (Illustrator) Paperback 7.99 7.19 Hardback 16.99 15.29 Ebook (Epub & Mobi) 6.39 Quantity In stock 6. Ways to Make Sunshine by Renee Watson is an honest and authentic story of an African American child just being a kid who finds positive ways to maneuver through. 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. Her name means 'king', that she is a leader, and she is determined to keep growing into the name her parents. For instance: Dad finally has a new job, but money is still tight. From Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award winner Rene Watson, the first book in a young middle grade series about Ryan Hart, a girl who is pure spirit, kindness, and sunshine. Tonight I am taking ugly and making beautiful, Renée Watson, Piecing Me Together 7 likes Like It makes me feel like Im learning a secret code or something. Rearranging reality, redefining, covering, disguising.

She is all about trying to see the best in people, to be a good daughter, sister, and friend. Renée Watson, Piecing Me Together 7 likes Like I am ripping and cutting. That’s kind of a blanket statement for what often turns out to be a fairly nuanced issue, so I’ll scale it back a bit. Her name means 'king', that she is a leader, and she is determined to keep growing into the name her parents gave her. Ways to Make Sunshine By Renée Watson Illustrated by Nina Mata Bloomsbury Children’s Books 16.99 ISBN: 978-1-5476-0056-4 Ages 6-10 On shelves April 28th I am the Lou Grant of children’s literary reviewers. 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.

Ways to Make Sunshine by Renée Watson