Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016
Ruby Lee & Me
In 1969, a new teacher challenges a town's prejudices, testing a friendship between two girls.
224 pages· 30,761 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Summary: In 1969 North Carolina, Sarah Beth Willis faces a world of change when Mrs. Smyre, the first black teacher, arrives at her all-white school. As Sarah Beth navigates the complexities of friendship with Ruby, a black girl, she grapples with questions of integration and prejudice. Amidst the town's unease, Mrs. Smyre's presence challenges long-held beliefs, offering a glimpse of unexpected possibilities. Can Sarah Beth and Ruby's friendship survive in a world resistant to change? Discover how one teacher's courage transforms a community and its future.


