Ruby is a 12yr old girl who is just like most girls her age, fun, friendly, smart, and helpful. Until one day her world changed. Suddenly, people began to call Ruby a thief, disrespectful, and a problem child. Ruby soon realizes that one bad choice can be unforgiveable to others, but all that matters to her is that her parents and little brother continue to believe in her, even though now she’s not even sure who she is anymore.
This book is a companion narrative to Ellise Boyd-Johnson’s Framework Book, Cultural Context Discipline. Through Ruby’s Story, readers are invited to examine how children can be misunderstood, labeled, and disciplined without full consideration of context.