Title: The Story of Ruby Bridges
Author: Robert Coles
Illustrator: George Ford
Genre/theme of book: biography
Summary of book: This is the story of a girl named Ruby Bridges. She made history by being one of the first black children to attend a school for white children in New Orleans. Ruby would encounter angry crowds each day, but go on to school each day. Ruby went on to get the education she deserved, opening doors for many other people to follow!
Characters: Ruby Bridges, her family, the angry mob, Mrs. Henry
Reader's comments: I think this is a book with a powerful message. Children need to learn about our history, be it the good, bad, and everything in between that shaped who we are today. This story shows that even a young girl can make a huge impact on the world around her. I think this is a great book to have in the classroom.
Grade level appropriateness: first grade up
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