ISBN: 1338753940
Genres: Biography/Autobiography
Format: Picture Book Nonfiction
Source: MSL Book Review
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“Ruby Bridges: A Talk with My Teacher” is a picture book memoir by Ruby Bridges and illustrated by Trudy Tran. Ruby is back in school in 1961 after last year’s historic and momentous integration of schools (in which Ruby was the first Black student to attend a local elementary school). She looks forward to seeing her favorite teacher again, but when she gets there, Mrs. Henry is gone! The book jumps forward decades later to Bridges reconnecting with her former teacher and asking her questions. The book is short but interesting and would appeal to children interested in becoming teachers. There is a teacher glossary in the back where Bridges has added several well-known teachers throughout history. An additional purchase where picture book non-fiction is popular.
Reviewed by Kate Radke, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook, ME.