Ways to Grow Love
- Author Renée Watson, illustrated by Mechal Roe
- Narrator Sisi Aisha Johnson
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing
- Run Time 2 hours and 57 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories – Romance, love or friendship, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: First experiences and growing up, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Multicultural, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: New baby.
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Price p/Title
- $15.99
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What to expect
'Renée Watson is a gifted storyteller who brings vibrant new meaning to time and place ... Watson lets us discover that one’s true home is rooted in the heart and soul.' Andrea Davis Pinkney, New York Times bestselling author of THE RED PENCIL
Ryan Hart and her family are back in another instalment of stories about a Black girl finding her way and her voice as she grows through change and challenges.
In this book, Ryan finds herself waiting on lots of things -- like for her new sister to be born healthy, for her new recipes to turn out right, for that summer camp trip to go better than she fears!
And of course Ryan is facing these new challenges and new experiences in her classic style -- with a bright outlook and plenty of spirit!
Critics Review
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Intermittently funny, frustrating, and touching. . . . Allows black readers to see themselves and all readers to find a character they can love. Move over Ramona Quimby, Portland has another neighbor you have to meet!
Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on WAYS TO MAKE SUNSHINE -
Adroitly captures the uncertainty of growing up amid change through the eyes of an irrepressible black girl.
Publishers Weekly, starred review, on WAYS TO MAKE SUNSHINE -
Ryan Hart approaches challenges in her life with bravery, common sense, and humor. . . . a refreshing character.
Horn Book Magazine on WAYS TO MAKE SUNSHINE -
Middle graders who like realistic fiction will enjoy getting to know this earnest girl and her supportive family.
School Library Connection on WAYS TO MAKE SUNSHINE -
Plenty of charm . . . readers will look forward to Ryan’s future adventures.
BCCB on WAYS TO MAKE SUNSHINE -
The theme of loving family and friends even through difficult times will resonate with readers. Cheerful black-and-white illustrations enhance the story and convey Ryan’s effervescent personality.
School Library Journal online on WAYS TO MAKE SUNSHINE
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