Ruby Bridges
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Flint, Gillian, illustrator.
Published
New York : Philomel Books, 2021.
Format
Book
Status
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Angeles - J Biography | J BIO BRIDGES MAGOON | Checked Out | February 25, 2025 |
Description
Loading Description...
Also in this Series
Checking series information...
Subjects
LC Subjects
African American children -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- Juvenile literature.
African American girls -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Bridges, Ruby.
New Orleans (La.) -- Race relations -- Juvenile literature.
School integration -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- Juvenile literature.
School integration -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Segregation in education -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- History -- Juvenile literature.
African American girls -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Bridges, Ruby.
New Orleans (La.) -- Race relations -- Juvenile literature.
School integration -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- Juvenile literature.
School integration -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Segregation in education -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Other Subjects
More Details
Published
New York : Philomel Books, 2021.
Physical Desc
50 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Street Date
2108
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 5.5, 1 Points
Level 5.5, 1 Points
Notes
General Note
"Inspired by She persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger." -- Title page.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 48-50).
Description
"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.
Target Audience
Ages 6-9,Philomel Books.
Target Audience
Grades 2-3,Philomel Books.