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| − | The | + | The Story of Ruby Bridges is a historical non-fiction children’s picture book that tells the story of a brave little girl during her journey with desegregation in schools. This book was written in 2000 by Pulitzer Prize winning author Robert Coles and Scott King Award illustrator- George Ford. <Ref>Rubin, Allison. [https://childrenslitforum.wordpress.com/2018/02/07/book-review-of-the-story-of-ruby-bridges-by-robert-coles-reviewed-by-allison-rubin/ Book review of The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles]. The Children's Literature Forum. 7 February 2018. Retrieved February 2 2021.</ref> |
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| + | == Plot == | ||
| + | This book has a background of 1960 and tells a story about six-year-old Ruby Bridges and her family have recently moved from Mississippi to New Orleans in search of a better life. When a judge orders Ruby to attend first grade at William Frantz Elementary, an all-white school, Ruby must face angry mobs of parents who refuse to send their children to school with her. <ref>[https://scholastic.asia/en/books/story-ruby-bridges The Story of Ruby Bridges]. Scholastic Asia. Retrieved February 2 2021.</ref> | ||
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| + | == Controversy == | ||
| + | Large crowds of angry people gathered around Frantz Elementary on Ruby’s first day. They yelled names at her, held signs, and some even wanted to hurt her. She was ushered by federal marshals through the crowds and into the school. The routine of walking through mobs to get to school lasted for months. Yet, Ruby never got discouraged. Even though she was the only student in the room, as white families did not want to send their children to school with black students, Ruby’s determination to learn never faltered. She walked into Franz Elementary and into the empty classrooms every day, ready to learn from her teacher, Mrs. Henry. <ref>Trudeau, Ashley. [https://www.storyboardthat.com/lesson-plans/the-story-of-ruby-bridges-by-robert-coles The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles]. Story Board That. Retrieved February 2 2021.</ref> | ||
| + | The illustrations through out the book depict the racial segregation and loneliness that Ruby felt through out the story. Ruby is shown in the story being well dressed with a bow in her hair and usually a smiling face, there is a sense of innocence and strength in this little girl. The illustrations enhance the text for readers by allowing them to visualize the rage in the protesters as well as seeing how unfair it is to a little innocent child as she walks past these crowds every day. <ref>Rubin, Allison. [https://childrenslitforum.wordpress.com/2018/02/07/book-review-of-the-story-of-ruby-bridges-by-robert-coles-reviewed-by-allison-rubin/ Book review of The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles]. The Children's Literature Forum. 7 February 2018. Retrieved February 2 2021.</ref> | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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| + | [[Category:Black Racism in Children's Story Book]] | ||
Revision as of 11:18, 2 February 2021
The Story of Ruby Bridges is a historical non-fiction children’s picture book that tells the story of a brave little girl during her journey with desegregation in schools. This book was written in 2000 by Pulitzer Prize winning author Robert Coles and Scott King Award illustrator- George Ford. [1]
Plot
This book has a background of 1960 and tells a story about six-year-old Ruby Bridges and her family have recently moved from Mississippi to New Orleans in search of a better life. When a judge orders Ruby to attend first grade at William Frantz Elementary, an all-white school, Ruby must face angry mobs of parents who refuse to send their children to school with her. [2]
Controversy
Large crowds of angry people gathered around Frantz Elementary on Ruby’s first day. They yelled names at her, held signs, and some even wanted to hurt her. She was ushered by federal marshals through the crowds and into the school. The routine of walking through mobs to get to school lasted for months. Yet, Ruby never got discouraged. Even though she was the only student in the room, as white families did not want to send their children to school with black students, Ruby’s determination to learn never faltered. She walked into Franz Elementary and into the empty classrooms every day, ready to learn from her teacher, Mrs. Henry. [3] The illustrations through out the book depict the racial segregation and loneliness that Ruby felt through out the story. Ruby is shown in the story being well dressed with a bow in her hair and usually a smiling face, there is a sense of innocence and strength in this little girl. The illustrations enhance the text for readers by allowing them to visualize the rage in the protesters as well as seeing how unfair it is to a little innocent child as she walks past these crowds every day. [4]
References
- ↑ Rubin, Allison. Book review of The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles. The Children's Literature Forum. 7 February 2018. Retrieved February 2 2021.
- ↑ The Story of Ruby Bridges. Scholastic Asia. Retrieved February 2 2021.
- ↑ Trudeau, Ashley. The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles. Story Board That. Retrieved February 2 2021.
- ↑ Rubin, Allison. Book review of The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles. The Children's Literature Forum. 7 February 2018. Retrieved February 2 2021.