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On November 14, 1960, at the age of six, Ruby Bridges became the
first black child to integrate an all-white school in New Orleans.
Escorted by federal marshals past angry segregationist protesters,
young Ruby attended William Frantz Elementary and earned a place in
civil rights history. Sixty years later, Ruby has written an
impassioned letter to young people engaging in the fight for racial
equality. Her words, a call to action imbued with love and grace,
are paired with black-and-white photographs from then-and now. This
Is Your Time will inspire readers as the struggle for liberty and
justice for all continues, and the powerful legacy of Ruby Bridges
endures.
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I Am Ruby Bridges (Hardcover)
Ruby Bridges; Illustrated by Nikkolas Smith
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In a beautiful and poetic reflection, Ruby Bridges tells her story
as never before and shares the events of the momentous day in 1960
when Ruby became the first child to integrate the school system as
a six year old little girl -- a personal and intimate look through
a child's lens at a landmark moment in our Civil Rights history. My
work will be precious, I will be a bridge between people. I will
bridge the "gap" between black & white. . but hopefully all
people! I suppose some things in life are just meant to be. When
Ruby Bridges was just six years old, she became the first African
American student to integrate an elementary school in the South.
Based on the pivotal events that happened in 1960 and told from her
own point of view for the first time, in a poetic reflection on her
experience that changed the face of history and the trajectory of
the Civil Rights movement. I Am Ruby Bridges offers hope and
confidence to all children and is a perfect learning tool for
schools and libraries to teach the story of Ruby Bridges as never
before and introducing this landmark story to young readers in a
powerful new way. This story of innocence and courage is brought to
life by NAACP-nominated artist, Nikkolas Smith through stunning and
beautiful illustrations.Embracing the meaning of her name, Bridges
reflects with poignancy and heart on the way one brave little girl
stood proud and tall to help build a bridge between all people and
pave the path for future generations.
Ruby Bridges tells your child what it was like to be an African-American six-year-old integrating a New Orleans public school in 1960. Weaving media quotes and sepia-toned photographs with her own words, Ruby's autobiography paints a vivid picture. Give your child a glimpse of 1960s America through the eyes of an innocent girl amidst scores of federal marshals and raging protesters.
The extraordinary true story of Ruby Bridges, the first
African-American child to integrate a New Orleans school--now with
simple text for young readers
In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges walked through an angry crowd
and into a school where she changed history.
This is the true story of an extraordinary little girl who helped
shape our country when she became the first African-American to
attend an all-white school in New Orleans. With simple text and
historical photographs, this easy reader explores an amazing moment
in history and the courage of a young girl who stayed strong in the
face of racism.
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