The Red Car to Hollywood
Los Angeles, 1924 Sixteen-year-old Ruby Chan considers herself a modern, independent American girl. But when her secret relationship with a white boy implodes—and then is revealed to her very Read More →
Reviews
“Ruby’s development as an adolescent rebelling against the traditional expectations of her parents and then gradually gaining insight into the complex realities of their world will feel authentic to teens of all backgrounds. Reviewer Rating:… View →
“In addition to young love, friendships, and relationships, this book also discusses racism and sexism and ways to find self-identity that meets pride of culture. Recommended for collection gaps about the racism that Chinese Americans faced back in 1920s, and the different… View →
“Meticulously researched and sumptuously realized, Ruby’s story captures the time when women were swiftly gaining ground in all parts of society whilst burdened by old structures dragging them down. . . Readers will be inspired by Ruby’s resilience and dazzled by the… View →
“Centering female perspectives—such as Ruby’s ruminations on her mother’s own marriage, her witnessing Anna’s attempts to break Hollywood glass ceilings, and her recovering from sexual assault at the hands of a powerful individual—serves to showcase myriad… View →
“Ruby’s determination and pride in her cultural heritage are easy to root for, and her narrative closes on a satisfying note.”—Kirkus Reviews View →