pickFirst book in a series that I started with my daughter. I love the way the author handles trials in Ryan‘s friendships, and frustrations about moving to a new home. She and her brother often pick on each other, but they have each other‘s backs when it matters. I love how encouraging her parents are and the ways that the family connects through traditions. We‘re definitely reading the next book in the series.
Ways to Make Sunshine was recently challenged - then voted unanimously to remain on shelves ? - in Sumner County TN (my county). Author Renée Watson followed the story and arranged for all 28 elementary schools to receive copies of the three book set! “Right to Read” is our grassroots advocacy group, started by one of my incredible friends. We‘re making a difference and will continue fighting!!
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January brought a wide variety of reads! The two real standouts were Ways to Make Sunshine and Ducks, but I really enjoyed most of them except the unauthorized Bourdain biography. That one can fuck right off. Overall, it was a solid month!
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? Our Sumner County TN school board UNANIMOUSLY voted to keep Ways to Make Sunshine on library shelves! Author Reneé Watson has been following this and thanked “Right to Read Sumner”! We are a grassroots reading advocacy group created by parents, educators, and concerned citizens. We‘re making a difference, y‘all!
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pick⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Anyone trying to remove this book from school libraries needs a head check. That said, our suburban TN school board will be voting on it soon. Ryan, a fourth grader, experiences some challenging life changes, but learns and grows as a result. Like many kids, she‘s inquisitive, headstrong, kind, and sensitive. This is delightful!
📣 All kids should have relatable representation in stories, and girls are allowed to have “boy” names.
Grabbing a few pages while my son‘s at a birthday party. This book is currently being challenged in our school district for promoting gender fluidity and racism against white people. People are so DUMB, y‘all. I can‘t even. 🤦🏼♀️ Good news is I think the school board will keep it.
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The books I got for my 8 year-old niece for Christmas. Also got the game Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza.
so-soThis is a simple book about some big life changes. I generally love Renee Watson but this is not a favorite for me.
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pickA short and very sweet book. I wish the ending had been a little more complete. Perhaps it is the first in a series?
It‘s late Sunday and I never made my #bookreport and #weeklyforecast although I just finished some books so currently only reading one. Had a great #24b4monday this weekend to help me catch up!
pickI love all of Renee Watson‘s stories and this one is no exception. Ryan is a lovable character that tries hard to be a good person but still bothers her older brother Ray. This is the first in a series and I look forward to the next one.
This looks so cute.
Middle Grade
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Not the most productive week. I really focused on the McCammon book (30 hour audio) which meant less attention for other books. Hopefully I will be more productive this week.
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@riversong153 reviewed this recently and it sounded really cute so I put it on hold.
Ryan is such a good character and I enjoyed watching her learn to navigate change with grace and kindness.
pickThis middle grade novel was so cute. It‘s a reimagining of Ramona Quimby. Ryan (on the cover) struggles with a number of things after her family moves and her dad gets a new job. Very realistic and heartwarming at the same time.
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