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amandanomaly's review against another edition
5.0
A beautifully written heartbreaking gem of a book. <3
dvnielletreads's review against another edition
"don't be afraid. this is your time in history. keep your eyes on the prize. and at all costs, stay united."
ruby bridges is a phenomenal person. even just reading this short book, set for juvenile readers, you can see her character, her spirit and her strength. i feel that i do not have words strong enough or good enough to portray how important this book is.
ruby's time as the first black student at an all-white school truly was not that long ago. people think that by distancing themselves from uncomfortable points in history that it puts more time between then and the present.
no, that is not the case. ruby bridges is only 66 years old. she out-lived all four of my grandparents, and is only a decade or so older than my own parents. the civil rights movement was not that long ago, and america time and time again proves that there is still so much more ground to make up.
but it can be done, so long as you take those steps.
ruby bridges is a phenomenal person. even just reading this short book, set for juvenile readers, you can see her character, her spirit and her strength. i feel that i do not have words strong enough or good enough to portray how important this book is.
ruby's time as the first black student at an all-white school truly was not that long ago. people think that by distancing themselves from uncomfortable points in history that it puts more time between then and the present.
no, that is not the case. ruby bridges is only 66 years old. she out-lived all four of my grandparents, and is only a decade or so older than my own parents. the civil rights movement was not that long ago, and america time and time again proves that there is still so much more ground to make up.
but it can be done, so long as you take those steps.
avelasco7's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
sammueller's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
This is meant for youth but adults who don’t know anything about Ruby should read it too! I thought it would be a little more about her experience at the school but it is meant as a letter so it is also full of her hope for the youth and the future! The pictures are a great addition. It is a quick easy read!
amelody's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
throwback682's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
5.0
I highly recommend everyone read this letter as an audiobook so you can hear it in Ruby’s own voice. It really reminds us that she’s not just a picture of a little girl in a history book. She’s a real live Black woman still alive today and she has a message for us.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Domestic abuse