I Am Ruby Bridges
Scholastic Inc. · Print & ebook · September 6, 2022
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- Who it’s for
- A child’s point of view brings a Civil Rights landmark close through poetry and vivid illustrations.
- Themes
- Civil Rights history, Courage and hope, Racial integration
- Pacing
- Reflective
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Ruby Bridges tells her story as never before and shares the events of the momentous day in 1960 when Ruby became the first Black child to integrate the all-white William Franz Elementary 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 bridge the "gap" between Black & white... ...and hopefully all people! I suppose some things in life are just meant to be.
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When Ruby Bridges was six years old, she became the first Black child to integrate the all-white William Frantz Elementary in Louisiana. Based on the pivotal events that happened in 1960 and told from her point of view, this is 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. It is the perfect learning tool for schools and libraries to teach the story of Ruby Bridges and introduce 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 breath-taking illustrations. Embracing the meaning of her name, Bridges reflects with poignancy and heart on the way one brave little girl stood proud to help build a bridge between all people and pave the path for future generations.
History, Close Up
A child’s point of view brings a Civil Rights landmark close through poetry and vivid illustrations.
Come here for
- A personal, poetic reflection on a landmark in Civil Rights history
- Illustrations that give the story visual presence
Expect
- Ruby Bridges’s perspective on her experience at six
- A note of courage, hope, and connection across differences
Where it sits
| Civil & Human Rights | 57% |
|---|---|
| Social Activist Biographies for Kids | 54% |
| Prejudice & Racism | 38% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Social Activist Biographies for Kids
- African American Life (U.S.)
- Prejudice & Racism
- Authors
- Ruby Bridges
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- September 6, 2022
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Civil Rights history · Courage and hope · Racial integration
- Reading lane
- Social Activist Biographies for Kids