Ways to Build Dreams
by Renée Watson (Author) Niña Mata (Illustrator)
Middle school is just around the corner for Ryan Hart, which means it's time to start thinking about the future—and not just how to prank her brother, Ray!
During Black History Month, Ryan learns more about her ancestors and local Black pioneers, and their hopes for the future, for her generation. 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.
Grow and shine and share with Ryan Hart in this series that brings ever more humor, more love, and more fun.
During Black History Month, Ryan learns more about her ancestors and local Black pioneers, and their hopes for the future, for her generation. 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.
Grow and shine and share with Ryan Hart in this series that brings ever more humor, more love, and more fun.
Ryan Hart Series—Summary and Book Order
Series: Ryan HartReading level: 7+
Books in series: 4
Read in order? Yes
Tags: family friendship school realistic fiction illustrated
Print series book list
Books in series order
1. Ways to Make Sunshine (2020)2. Ways to Grow Love (2021)
3. Ways to Share Joy (2022)
4. Ways to Build Dreams (2023)