 This is the author’s story of her life during the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. She was only six years old at the time. After spending her 1st grade year in a former white elementary school, she found hope in her teacher Mrs. Henry. Mrs. Henry taught Ruby how to read and write, and although the world around her was constantly judging her, she never took notice of the color of Ruby’s skin. This story was inspirational, and showed in detail the full effect a teacher can have in a child’s life. |
