I Am Ruby Bridges

Author(s): Bridges, Ruby, Smith, Nikkolas,
Binding: Hardback,
Date of Publication: 10/11/2022,
Pagination: 48 pages,
Series: N/A,
Imprint: Scholastic US,
Published By: Scholastic US,
Book Classification: Black & Asian studies,
Dimensions: 222 x 282
ISBN13/EAN/SKU: 9781338753882

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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.

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