
By Renée Watson, Nina Mata (Illustrator)
Book #2 in the Ryan Hart series
A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up, including a new baby sister, summer camp, and friendships.
Ryan Hart eagerly anticipates summer adventures, including her first sleepaway camp and the arrival of a new sibling. But when an unexpected camper tests her friendships, Ryan must learn to share and grow. As her family faces changes, Ryan's patience and leadership are put to the test. Will she find her voice amidst the chaos and shine through the challenges? This summer promises to be a pivotal moment for Ryan, filled with new experiences and opportunities to grow.
Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award winner Renée Watson continues her charming young middle grade series starring Ryan Hart, a girl who is pure spirit and sunshine. Ryan Hart and her family are back in another installment 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!
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