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Ruby Bridges
Publication Information
New York : Philomel Books, 2021.
Physical Description
50 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Audience
Grades 2-3 Philomel Books.
Series
Summary
"As a first grader, Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. This was no easy task, especially for a six-year-old. Ruby's bravery and perseverance inspired children and adults alike to fight for equality and social justice. "--
Notes
"Inspired by She persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger."
Contents
- From the family farm to the big city
- An important test
- The first day of school
- A classroom for one
- Following Ruby's lead
- The power of children.
Subjects
- African American girls > Biography > Juvenile literature.
- African American children > Louisiana > New Orleans > Juvenile literature.
- School integration > Louisiana > New Orleans > Juvenile literature.
- Segregation in education > Louisiana > New Orleans > History > Juvenile literature.
- New Orleans (La.) > Race relations > Juvenile literature.
- Bridges, Ruby > Juvenile literature.