Becoming Ruby
Illustrated by Marie Lafrance
Published by Penguin Canada
Nan decides that from now on she is Ruby, and finds that more has changed than just her name.
Age Level
Grade 8 and up
Curriculum Connections
Adolescence
Activities
For kids --
After reading BECOMING RUBY, discuss with a group of friends or classmates this question. If you were to move tomorrow to somewhere no one knew you, what name would you choose for yourself, and why?
Learn More
Read an excerpt from Becoming Ruby.
Awards
Canadian Library Association Young Adult Book Award finalist
White Pine Award nominee
Becoming Ruby is out of print, but you may be able to obtain a copy from your public library or a used book dealer.