Ruby’s class writes letters to help shelter animals find homes.
Based on a real classroom project in Richmond, Virginia, the book follows the students as they learn each animal’s story and write persuasive letters from the animals’ points of view.
By Kirby Larson and Mary NetheryIllustrated by Thai My PhuongBloomsbury Children’s Books
The Mostly True Story of How a Plain White Cat Became a Star
A stray white cat becomes a celebrity in 1890s Venice. This mostly true story brings together Nini, a café owner, and visitors including Giuseppe Verdi and the pope.
Mary Nethery writes fiction and true animal stories about friendship, resilience, and kindness.
A former primary teacher, Mary designed curricula and trained teachers across California. She has presented to thousands of students and at national and state conferences. She lives in Richmond, Virginia, with her rescue cats, Ruby Chanel and Remy Moss. Her son lives nearby.
