{"product_id":"ways-to-make-sunshine-paperback","title":"Ways to Make Sunshine - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRenée Watson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNina Mata\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award winner Ren e Watson comes the first book in a young middle grade series about Ryan Hart, a girl who is pure spirit, kindness, and sunshine.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRyan Hart has a lot on her mind--school, self-image, and especially family. Her dad finally has a new job, but money is tight. That means some changes, like selling their second car and moving into a new (old) house. But Ryan is a girl who knows how to make sunshine out of setbacks. As her brother says when he raps about her, \u003ci\u003eshe's got the talent that matters most: it's a talent that can't be seen, she's nice, not mean \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRyan is all about trying to see the best in people, to be a good daughter, a good sister, a good friend. But even if her life isn't everything she would wish for, when her big brother is infuriating, her parents don't quite understand, and the unexpected happens, she always finds a way forward, with grace and wit. And plenty of sunshine. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAcclaimed author Ren e Watson writes her own version of Ramona Quimby, one starring a Black girl and her family, in this start to a charming new series.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRenée Watson\u003c\/b\u003e is a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author. Her novel, \u003ci\u003ePiecing Me Together, \u003c\/i\u003e received a Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award. Her books include \u003ci\u003eLove is a Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWays to Make Sunshine, Ways to Grow Love, Some Places More Than Others\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThis Side of Home\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhat Momma Left Me\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBetty Before X\u003c\/i\u003e, cowritten with Ilyasah Shabazz, and \u003ci\u003eWatch Us Rise\u003c\/i\u003e, cowritten with Ellen Hagan, as well as two acclaimed picture books: \u003ci\u003eA Place Where Hurricanes Happen \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHarlem's Little Blackbird\u003c\/i\u003e, which was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. Renée grew up in Portland, Oregon, and splits her time between Portland and New York City. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ewww.reneewatson.net \u003cbr\u003e@reneewauthor\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 27, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Kite (2021)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ways to Make Sunshine\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45582521827372,"sku":"9781547606658","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/VWI2Rjh0QWRXSU1TWHBVYk9CSWpWdz09.webp?v=1780080619","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/ways-to-make-sunshine-paperback","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}