Ruth First Never Backed Down
Ruth First was born in South Africa, where her Jewish family fled from danger in Europe in the early 1900s. South Africa was a safe place for Jews, but not for Black people. Inspired by her parents’ example, a teenage Ruth started a secret book club with her friends to talk about inequality, but she knew she also had to speak out in public. In college, she protested with other students, including Nelson Mandela, and wrote stories for the newspaper about racial injustice. Although she was arrested and forced to leave her country, she continued to speak out and write about the horrors of apartheid all her life. Ruth First never backed down.
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Awards
- Social Justice Literature Award Recommended Reading List
Reviews
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)
“This book would be an excellent text to teach when middle school children are learning about the Civil Rights Movement in America.” —Children’s Literature
Booklist
“A worthy introduction to a heroic journalist and activist.” ―Booklist
Kirkus Reviews
“A warmly written account of a determined woman who is a role model for young readers. A name, a life, and a cause to be long remembered.” ―Kirkus Reviews
Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle
“This is a powerful and important book about an ordinary Jewish woman taking extraordinary risks to speak out against apartheid. Her courage is an inspiration, one that is steeped in Jewish values. Highly recommend.”―Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle