Ruth Chan spent her childhood tobogganing in Canada, her teens living in and exploring China, a number of years studying art and education, and a decade working with youth and families in underserved communities. She now writes and illustrates in Brooklyn, New York, where she can often be found chatting with her neighbors. Visit www.ohtruth.com for more info.Ruth Chan spent her childhood tobogganing in Canada, her teens living in and exploring China, a number of years studying art and education, and a decade working with youth and families in underserved communities. She now writes and illustrates in Brooklyn, New York, where she can often be found chatting with her neighbors. Visit www.ohtruth.com for more info.

This sweet book will encourage storytelling about readers’ own local neighborhoods.  — Kirkus ReviewsA welcome reminder for readers in all kinds of neighborhoods. Highly recommended. — School Library Journal (starred review)The book’s strong sense of the common good is as invigorating as a brisk walk. — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Ruth Chan spent her childhood tobogganing in Canada, her teens living in and exploring China, a number of years studying art and education, and a decade working with youth and families in underserved communities. She now writes and illustrates in Brooklyn, New York, where she can often be found chatting with her neighbors. Visit www.ohtruth.com for more info.Ruth Chan spent her childhood tobogganing in Canada, her teens living in and exploring China, a number of years studying art and education, and a decade working with youth and families in underserved communities. She now writes and illustrates in Brooklyn, New York, where she can often be found chatting with her neighbors. Visit www.ohtruth.com for more info.

This sweet book will encourage storytelling about readers’ own local neighborhoods.  — Kirkus ReviewsA welcome reminder for readers in all kinds of neighborhoods. Highly recommended. — School Library Journal (starred review)The book’s strong sense of the common good is as invigorating as a brisk walk. — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Ruth Chan spent her childhood tobogganing in Canada, her teens living in and exploring China, a number of years studying art and education, and a decade working with youth and families in underserved communities. She now writes and illustrates in Brooklyn, New York, where she can often be found chatting with her neighbors. Visit www.ohtruth.com for more info.Ruth Chan spent her childhood tobogganing in Canada, her teens living in and exploring China, a number of years studying art and education, and a decade working with youth and families in underserved communities. She now writes and illustrates in Brooklyn, New York, where she can often be found chatting with her neighbors. Visit www.ohtruth.com for more info.

This sweet book will encourage storytelling about readers’ own local neighborhoods.  — Kirkus ReviewsA welcome reminder for readers in all kinds of neighborhoods. Highly recommended. — School Library Journal (starred review)The book’s strong sense of the common good is as invigorating as a brisk walk. — Publishers Weekly (starred review)