Ruby Bridges
"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 ju...
| Main Author: | Magoon, Kekla (Author) |
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| Other Authors: | Flint, Gillian (Illustrator) |
| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Philomel Books,
2021.
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| Series: |
She persisted (Philomel Books)
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| Subjects: |
| 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." -- Amazon.com. "A chapter book biography of Ruby Bridges, part of the She Persisted series"-- |
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| Item Description: |
"Inspired by She persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger." -- Title page. |
| Physical Description: |
50 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm. |
| Audience: |
Ages 6-9 Grades 2-3 |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 48-50). |
| ISBN: |
9780593115862 0593115864 9780593115879 0593115872 |
| Author Notes: |
(Bowker Author Biography) |