  | Dear Ruby, hear our hearts Author: Bridges, Ruby | |
| Price: $23.78 | ||
Summary:
A compilation of letters from concerned young students about today's issues, including bullying, climate change, gun violence, and racism. Reading Ruby's intuitive and inspirational responses, young readers will embrace the courage to be brave, bold, and confident.
| Illustrator: | Cabuay, John Jay |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: 4.60 Points: .5 Quiz: 550134 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (-) (11/01/23)
Booklist (01/17/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 01/17/2024 In a set of short fan letters to the lifelong civil rights activist, nine anonymous children explain how her example as a Black child integrating a previously all-white school has given them the courage to face challenges ranging from struggling with dyslexia to being fat shamed, from encountering “Asian Hate” to tackling environmental issues and gun violence. In his slashing, splashy, vividly colored accompanying scenes, Cabuay depicts children of diverse hue defiantly gathering to march, express themselves, or act on their concerns; Bridges pairs an encouraging response to each letter, urging her young correspondents (and readers) to “Stay strong,” “Keep the faith,” and “Press on.” Though, in keeping with the apparent purpose of this collection, the space devoted to a perfunctory glossary at the end would have been better employed by lists of other inspirational or informational resources, the array of issues and overall tone of positivity makes it a quick but effective pep talk. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
