Look, L. (2006). Ruby Lu, empress of everything. New York, New York: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division.
Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything is a chapter book and the sequel to Ruby Lu, Brave and True. Ruby's cousin's family emigrates from China and lives with her family. Ruby enjoys having a new best friend (her cousin), but she faces some challenges as well such as no one speaking English at home and strange new foods to eat at dinner. Ruby's cousin, Flying Duck, is deaf, and that alone presents itself with challenges of communicating with each other. Ruby also is challenged with swimming lessons, attending summer school, taking care of a stray dog, among other adventures.
Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything is a fun, upbeat story that weaves in major issues including immigration and emigration, extended family living together, unemployment, language barriers, special needs, and assimilation to a new culture. The text is respectful and authentic.
Awards:
- 2007 ALA Notable Children's Book
- 2007 Gryphon Honor Award
- 2007 Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award (OR)
- 2007 Cooperative Children's Book Council Choices
Resources:
The following video includes information about Lenore Look's life leading up to becoming an author.
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