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The story of Ruby Bridges : a biography book for new readers / written by Arlisha Norwood, PhD, illustrated by Katie Crumpton.

Norwood, Arlisha, (author.). Crumpton, Katie, (illustrator.).

Summary:

Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to attend an all-white public school in the southern United States. Before she helped desegregate schools and change the course of history, Ruby had a simple childhood. She was a happy girl who helped take care of her younger siblings and loved to play outside. Her life changed when she was chosen to attend William Frantz Elementary, where she became a civil rights leader at a very young age. Explore how Ruby went from being a thoughtful girl growing up in Mississippi to a national leader in the fight for equality.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781648765391
  • ISBN: 1648765394
  • Physical Description: 57 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Rockridge Press 2021.

Content descriptions

Target Audience Note:
780L Lexile
Subject:
African American children > Louisiana > New Orleans > Biography > Juvenile literature.
School integration > Louisiana > New Orleans > Juvenile literature.
New Orleans (La.) > Race relations > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Autobiographies.

Available copies

  • 2 of 3 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.

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