Ruby Bridges
By: by Simone T. Ribke ; poem by Jodie Shepherd
Contributors: Shepherd, Jodie
Series: Rookie biographies; Rookie biography
Publisher: Children's Press
Published: 2015
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780531205914; 9780531209936
Subjects: School integration; Race relations; Biography; African Americans; Juvenile literature; African American children; Women
Description: Ruby Bridges grew up at a time when African-American people were treated as second-class citizens in many parts of the United States. At just six year old, this courageous child stood up against racism and hatred to help integrate Louisiana's school system. Her story continues to inspire people of all ages.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Table of contents: title: Meet Ruby Bridges; title: A brave young girl; title: A hard year; title: Ruby grows up; title: Timeline; title: A poem about Ruby Bridges; title: You can be courageous.