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Ways to Build Dreams

Ryan Hart Story

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Ways to Build Dreams

By: Renée Watson, Nina Mata - illustrator
Narrated by: Sisi Aisha Johnson
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Bloomsbury presents Ways to Build Dreams by Renée Watson, read by Sisi Aisha Johnson.

Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award winner Renée Watson continues her bestselling young middle grade series starring Ryan Hart, a girl who is pure spirit and sunshine.

Middle school is just around the corner for Ryan Hart, which means it's time to start thinking about the future—and not just how to prank her brother, Ray!

During Black History Month, Ryan learns more about her ancestors and local Black pioneers, and their hopes for the future, for her generation. She wonders who she wants to be and what kind of person her family hopes she becomes. Drawing on the ambitions of those who came before her and her own goals, Ryan is determined to turn her dreams into reality.

Grow and shine and share with Ryan Hart in this series that brings ever more humor, more love, and more fun.

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©2023 Renée Watson (P)2023 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Black & African American Family Life Growing Up Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Multicultural Stories Social & Life Skills Fiction Nonfiction Witty Dream Middle Grade

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My kids and I have loved all the Ryan Hart books, so we were excited for the release of the finale and it did not disappoint. So many themes were resonant for our family, from a friend possibly moving schools to sibling pranks to outgrowing toys. Ryan is a great role model for children of all backgrounds, and her grandmother provides a voice of matriarchal love and wisdom. We will remember Ryan and her inspiring message that small acts of kindness can change our world. Excellent narration for the audiobooks, too.

A beautiful end to a wonderful series

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Ryan Heart is a real inspiration to kids so is Renée Watson. My daughter loves all of the Ryan Heart story. If you are looking to read a book about an African American girl then this is the story for you.

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