Ways to Share Joy

Written by Renée Watson · Illustrated by Nina Mata

Part of the Ryan Hart series

A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up, friendships, and family relationships.

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208 pages· 23,717 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 750L

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Bookroo's summary

Ryan Hart faces a whirlwind of challenges: a friendship tug-of-war, a brother's prank, and relentless teasing at school. Despite the chaos, Ryan is determined to find the silver lining and spread her joy. Will she manage to stay true to her sunny nature and navigate the ups and downs of growing up? Discover how Ryan's spirit shines through adversity in this heartwarming tale of resilience and positivity.

From the publisher

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 is caught in the middle. She has an older brother and a new baby sister, and she’s in a friendship tug-of-war with two friends who both want to be her best best friend. How can Ryan think about being kind to a classmate who is relentless with his teasing? Or be her signature sunny self when her brother, Ray, pulls the ultimate prank? But even when it seems like nothing is going her way, Ryan still looks for a way to see the bright side of things, refusing to let anything steal her joy, and finding ways to share it with everyone she meets. Acclaim for Ways to Make Sunshine: A New York Times Best Children’s Book of the Year A Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A WORLD Magazine Best Book of the Year An Amazon Best Book of the Year

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