We’re getting to Black History late this year, but I read my favorite book Friday. That book is “The Ruby Bridges Story” by Robert Coles. The story takes place in Mississippi during the turbulent early 1960′s. Ruby, along with three other black girls were court ordered to be the first African-American children in all-white schools. Ruby was in the first grade. Ruby’s family was strongly Christian, which helps explains her character and values. The story goes on to explain what the climate was like as she was led up the stairs of the school with federal marshals for protection. She wound up being the only student in the school because the other parents pulled their children out. Ruby is a wonderful example of love, courage, and the desire and drive to learn. I highly recommend this book. I am also showing my children the movie which goes into more depth. As I looked over my class, which could represent little bits of the whole world, I realized how far we have come. They have a hard time grasping that people could ever be so cruel. That’s a good thing!
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