Ryan Hart is back, and she is thinking about Ways to Build Dreams. It’s Black History Month, and Ryan and her classmates learn more about her ancestors and local Black pioneers. She wonders who she wants to be and what kind of person her family hopes she becomes. Drawing on the ambitions of those who came before her and her own goals, Ryan is determined to turn her dreams into reality in this latest story about the Hart family’s every day, relatable activities.
About the Author:
Renée Watson is the New York Times Bestselling author of books for young readers. Her young adult novel, Piecing Me Together, received a Coretta Scott King Award and Newbery Honor. Many of her books are inspired by her experiences growing up as a Black girl in the Pacific Northwest. Ways to Build Dreams is her fourth Ryan Hart novel.
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