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veronicalathroum's review
4.0
This is a... complex book. Very beautifully and thoughtfully written and paired with illustrations. An unfortunately necessary perspective.
bibliobrittish's review
4.0
I first learned of Ruby Bridges in elementary school, but her story was told through the lens of a lesson learned and an issue already fixed. That is not the case. This Is Your Time is exactly the message of hope that is necessary for real, ongoing change. Though short in length, it's packed to the gills with history, bravery, and hope. Ruby's own narration is powerful beyond measure, urging grown-ups to stop spreading hate, and reminding kids they don't have to listen to that grown-up disease.
beths0103's review
4.0
A diminutive book written by civil rights hero Ruby Bridges that tells her story of being a first grader and the first black child to integrate public schools in New Orleans. Eventually the book transitions into what young people are doing NOW to fight for civil rights.
A founding motivation for any belief that I ascribe is: Is this a belief that will put me on the right side of history? As I read this book and pored over the photographs from Ruby’s harrowing experience in 1960, what stood out the most was the pictures of the angry white people (particularly women) protesting school integration as Ruby is walking up to her school, escorted by federal agents.
I just wonder, if any of those people are alive today, do they occasionally come across these pictures in historical texts, documents, and videos? What are they thinking and feeling as they see themselves angrily protesting the ability for a Black child to receive an equal education to white children? I hope they all feel shame and remorse.
And so... as I go through life and consider what’s worth protesting and fighting for, I must ask myself, “would you be ok with your picture turning up in a history book over this issue?”
A founding motivation for any belief that I ascribe is: Is this a belief that will put me on the right side of history? As I read this book and pored over the photographs from Ruby’s harrowing experience in 1960, what stood out the most was the pictures of the angry white people (particularly women) protesting school integration as Ruby is walking up to her school, escorted by federal agents.
I just wonder, if any of those people are alive today, do they occasionally come across these pictures in historical texts, documents, and videos? What are they thinking and feeling as they see themselves angrily protesting the ability for a Black child to receive an equal education to white children? I hope they all feel shame and remorse.
And so... as I go through life and consider what’s worth protesting and fighting for, I must ask myself, “would you be ok with your picture turning up in a history book over this issue?”
shandawarren's review
5.0
This tiny book holds a powerful message. Highly recommend. It should be required reading for adults especially those who have or work with children.
coorebeek's review
5.0
A quick read, but not an easy read. Although I have read and watched a lot about Ruby Bridges, reading her own words of her experiences as a 6 year old was gut wrenching. It’s short and appropriate for kids. I plan on reading it to my 6 year old as we continue the discussion on systematic racism.
jennifermreads's review
5.0
“'You only need a heart full of grace.' Really, it is that love and grace for one another that will heal this world. It is that love and grace that will allow us to see one another as brothers and sisters. It is that love and grace that will allow us to respect the many ways God has made all of us unique and will allow us to turn our stumbling blocks into stepping-stones."Ruby Bridges briefly shares her historical “walk to school” and its impact on civil rights. The main crux of these few pages though is a call to the next generation to pick up the torch and continue the fight for equality and an end to racism. While marketed toward middle grade readers, this short volume is one that should be read, and put into action, by all ages.
lbesich's review
5.0
This book marries the Ruby’s memories of integrating into a white school with the racial justice protests in 2020. This is an important book to read with out children as we work to create an anti-racist culture.