Ways to Make Sunshine

By Renée Watson,

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From New York Times-bestselling and multi-award-winning author Renee Watson comes the start of a character-driven, young middle grade series starring a black girl and her relatable and lovable family 'Without ever shying away from difficult topics such as racism and financial hardship, this is a positive, optimistic story. For readers…

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1 author picked Ways to Make Sunshine as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

My granddaughter likes how the girl Ryan always wants to be good and be a good friend, but is undergoing lots of changes. The family is moving to another house, is going to be in a talent show and she's afraid that no one will like her or her talent.

She is inspired by how Ryan believes she'll be fine, despite her fears.

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