Ruby René Had So Much to Say

By Ashley Iman, Gladys Jose (Illustrator)

A talkative student must find a way to share her voice without getting in trouble.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Ruby René loves sharing facts and dreams, but her chatter lands her in trouble at school. Determined to stay silent, she struggles until discovering a way to channel her enthusiasm. Can Ruby find a balance between her passion for sharing and classroom rules? This delightful tale explores the power of finding your voice and turning challenges into opportunities.

From the publisher

Named one of the Best Kid’s Books of 2024 by Good Housekeeping! A debut picture book about a curious student who finds herself in trouble for talking in class–even though she just wants to share all that she’s learned. “Did you know that flamingos don’t have teeth?” Questions, facts, and dreams–Ruby René could talk for hours. Once she got going, it was hard for her to stop. It didn’t matter if it was history, science, or the lunch menu–Ruby René had so much to say! But when her teacher called home because she found her sharing distracting, Ruby vowed to keep quiet. Until . . . she finds the perfect outlet for her gift of gab. With charming text by debut author/educator Ashley Iman and colorful illustrations by Gladys Jose, Ruby René Had So Much to Say is a celebration of owning your voice, honing your skills, and turning challenges into opportunities.

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