Ruby BridgesRuby Bridges Goes to School: My True Story (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)

As a retired teacher I am pretty particular about what I read to kids. This is excellent. The story is told in a way that kids can understand.

I purchased this book for my first grader as a black history month read. This book kept her interest. It also brought up many questions about racism. It was a great conversation starter for us. I loved that it's a simple book about segregation from Ruby Bridges herself.

This is a perfect book to help kids understand the struggles of segregation to elementary students. It’s truthful and suitable for young minds. My kid loved it!

I got this book for my second grader and kindergartener. The kids loved learning about Ruby! The story read beautifully. If anyone is hesitant about their being any hidden "political agenda" or "demonization" of a certain race or group of people. No need to be concerned. Ruby's does a great job narrating her experience in a way that kids can understand, appreciate and enjoy. It is a great introduction to teaching kids about some of the "ugly" parts of US history while still showing the beauty, resilience and strength of love and kindness. Through Ruby's resilience, strength and persistence to just be able to enjoy her childhood as all children should be able to. She shows how the same things that were important for kids in the past are still important today...(ie: a teacher to show them kindness and love, friends to play and grow with and a safe and inclusive learning environment. Ironically it was my kids that pointed that out. :) The love between her & her teacher Mrs.Henry was palpable. During a time when most everyone else "locally" involved in her education showed her anything but love,..the kindness & humanity of Mrs.Henry was,.. just,..well,.. beautiful. Ruby learned & thrived despite what was going on around her. It demonstrated the power of love in the midst of darkness. This would be a great book for black history month, women's history month, themes on character traits such as bravery, perseverance, resilience..the possibilities are endless. Not only did my second grader and kindergartener enjoy this book but I also enjoyed it. The kids seemed to really enjoy/ appreciate the "real" pictures in the book versus it being "illustrated" as a cartoon. They really enjoyed hearing Ruby tell her story. Seeing Ruby "grow up" and knowing that her story didn't just "end" with her childhood was something really special to them. My daughter even wanted to "go see" Ruby. :) It made her all the more real to them. It wasn't just another story in a sea of books that we've read. It is a great book for young readers and a great conversation starter on the history of segregation and the civil rights movement. I would definitely recommend this book!

The child was fascinated by this book. Yes she’s black and adorable.

I think the book should've been more informative more in depth but over all I enjoyed it and I hope my grandkids enjoy as well

Important history in easy to read format for kids. This helped start the conversation about systemic and institutionalized racism in America. I'm glad I bought this children's book.

So this book has come up in the news with this "Memory Laws" white-washing history b.s. going on. I've never seen it before, so I ordered it. Just got it in, and yikes, it's for level 2 readers.So despite it being a little above my reading level (I'm only high school and military educated,) I struggled through it and couldn't find any good reason why it should be banned from schools. I'm not even really sure why white folks would find this something to make them feel uncomfortable. I mean, Shakespeare made me feel uncomfortable because, well, who the hell talks like that, and it's required reading.But this book? Seemed more inspirational than anything. But racism remains a toxic, even deadly, social standard around these (not so) United States, so the b.s. will go on.Dear Humans,,, Empathy doesn't make you weaker, a lesser man or woman, inferior, etc. Just say'n!

A nice book for young children to read. It includes all the important information of Ruby Bridges that relates to their school experiences.

Excellent book to teach little ones about racial tensions and how far we've come (or have we???). My 7 year old and 12 year old son enjoyed learning about life when segregation was rife in the US.

Bought this to introduce the topic of racism and segregation to my girls aged 6 and 8. It was a very easy read for them, but interesting, and it initiated the conversations I wanted it to.

Great book and insightful. Good book for youngsters and mature people.

Fantastic story aimed at children,great way of getting some history to children