The Beat on Ruby's Street
Strong willed Ruby Tabeata is just starting to chart her course in a family of Beat Generation artists in 1958. She dreams of meeting famous poets while becoming one herself; instead, she’s accused of stealing and is forced to live in a children’s home. As Ruby struggles to return to family and friends, she learns her only choice is to follow her heart. Join Ruby’s journey as she finds the courage to rebel against unjust authority and the healing power of art in this middle-grade novel.