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This book explains the story of Ruby Bridges who was selected as one of four African American students in New Orleans to attend all white elementary schools. Ruby had to be escorted by U.S. Marshals to and from school each day because of death threats, vicious stares and cruel comments. Ruby worked hard in school despite the harassment and negativity from the while people. Ruby was forgiving and prayed for them each day as she walked into school. Her forgiveness and compassion are valuable lesson that students should be exposed to in the upper elementary grades.
I would use this book in a classroom as a read aloud during social studies when discussing the civil rights movement. Because of the age of Ruby Bridges, students in elementary school can make connections to what it would feel like to be discriminated against in school. The illustrations show the emotion of the characters and can be easily comprehended by elementary students for picture walks. The book would be a great tool to help students understand the scope of the Civil Rights Movement in the south.
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