The Story of Ruby Bridges- Human Teacher

  This book was recommended to me by my 5^th grade teacher and I love that she recommended this to me because I had read it in her classroom, and she had mentioned how this is one of her all-time favorites.  When I reread this book, it was obvious to me why she loves this book so much.  The main character, Ruby is such a strong female character.  The setting of this book takes place during the times of segregation and Ruby is one of the first African American girls to attend school.  When I read this book I instantly though about the Martin Luther King Jr book I read in high school.  What I love most about this book is as you read it you can really feel sympathy to Ruby and the hardships she is facing.  Additionally, this book is based on a true story so it just adds such a different feel to the mood of the story.

Coles, Robert, and George Ford. The Story of Ruby Bridges. New York: Scholastic, 1995. Print.