Ruby Bridges was just six years old when she was chosen to be the first (and only) black child in the all-white William Frantz Elementary School.
Ruby Bridges just wanted to go to a good school. She did not ask to be a hero, but she knew how to be strong. Her bravery made it possible for classrooms today to be safe places for children of all races.
Features include sidebars, a table of contents, two infographics, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
True or False? When Ruby Bridges went to first grade in New Orleans, Louisiana, on November 14, 1960, she made history.
A biography on Ruby Bridges and how she stood up against racism and hatred to help integrate Louisiana's school system.