The Story of RubyBridges by Robert Coles is a succinct and accessible story about the young girl who single-handedly integrated a Mississippi elementary school. The narrative is flavored with dialogue to help us engage with the events. Federal marshals escorted Ruby Bridges past angry protesters into an empty classroom. White families kept their children at home. Her teacher, Mrs. Henry wondered how Ruby came to school day after day, relaxed and ready to learn. The story implies that Ruby persevered through family and community support--and through prayer. She prayed for God to forgive the protesters.
George Ford’s illustrations are mostly browns and pinks. They successfully show a
determined and faithful Ruby Bridges.
