Reviews

The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles

sassmistress's review against another edition

informative inspiring

4.5

This was really informative and engaging. I didn't know that the other kids were kept from the school for months and she was learning in an empty room. It shows her family and their prayers, and highlights her prayers for the angry mob on her way to and from school. 

artbymonimack's review against another edition

emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

julie_ann_harper_1633's review against another edition

4.0

Short and sweet. From the point of view of the psychiatrist who met with Ruby during this time, you see things differently than that of Ruby's book when she remembers things from a child's standpoint.

bookgirl4ever's review against another edition

5.0

Ruby Bridges was a in first grade when she was given the opportunity to attend an all white school. Unfortunately she had to walk to school accompanied by armed U.S. Marshalls and brave the mob protesting desegregation on the grounds of the school every day for almost the entire school year. White parents refused to allow their children to attend the school with a black girl, so Ruby was the only student in her class. Ruby's courage is illustrated in this beautiful story. I'm truly amazed at her strength at six years old. What a good example for young people.

1st - 3rd grades.

cstoeger's review against another edition

The story of Ruby Bridges and the integration of schools in the south.

crysrowe's review against another edition

5.0

I couldn't get through reading this to my girls (ages 3 1/2 and 6) without crying. It's so beautifully written and tackles the tough topic of school segregation in an age-appropriate way. It was a great conversation starter for my kids and is a book we will add to our shelf and read over and over again.

lovelynovellas's review against another edition

informative inspiring fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Racism

hldillon's review against another edition

4.0

Ruby Bridges - the girl who broke the barriers of segregation by attending a white school. This biography tells the life of Ruby and her family told from her psychologists perspective.

Illustrated by George Ford

laurenpedersen's review against another edition

5.0

The story of Ruby Bridges who attended a white school escorted by US Marshalls at the beginning of desegregation in New Orleans. What I love about this book is the emphasis her family placed on prayer for the situation and how Ruby herself prayed for the protesters.

mariahroze's review against another edition

5.0

This was a great story that was extremely knowledgeable about Ruby Bridges' life. It is an important read when talking about Civil Rights, because it explains it in easier terms.