Who is Ryan Speedo Green?

Ryan Speedo Green is an African American boy who grew up in Virginia with his brother, Adrian. His father, Cecil, left Ryan and Adrian when he and Valerie had a divorce. Ryan and Valerie fought a lot during his childhood. However, Ryan found refuge in Mrs. Hughes' classroom. He was sent there because he had too many behavior problems in regular classrooms. Mrs. Hughes deeply and tirelessly cared for her students, and Ryan responded positively to her care.