He studied religion and took on a career in ministry in DC.

He always thought he needed to do something with his hands before getting his hands into a craft. Kendal Brown Started His Career In Ministry & Pivoted Into A Nationally Known Candlemaker: Kendal Brown, owner, founder, maker of 228 Grant Street Candle Co., was born and raised in Danville, Virginia, and during his childhood, his hometown offered little to no structure for an artsy kind of kid. As even more changes and challenges come her way, Ryan always finds a way forward and shows she is a girl who knows how to glow.Īcclaimed author Renée Watson writes her own version of Ramona Quimby, one starring a Black girl and her family, in this start to a charming new series.Ī 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 Read more And with the fourth-grad talent show coming up, Ryan wonders what talent she can perform on stage in front of everyone without freezing. That means some changes, like moving into a new (old) house, and Dad working the night shift. For instance: Dad finally has a new job, but money is still tight. She is all about trying to see the best in people, to be a good daughter, sister, and friend.

Her name means 'king', that she is a leader, and she is determined to keep growing into the name her parents gave her. From Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award winner Renée Watson, the first book in a young middle grade series about Ryan Hart, a girl who is pure spirit, kindness, and sunshine.

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