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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999
Through My Eyes
By Ruby Bridges
A six-year-old girl becomes the first African American student to integrate a white school in New Orleans in 1960.
64 pages· 9,935 words· Est. 1.5 hour read-aloud
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Summary: In 1960 New Orleans, six-year-old Ruby Bridges bravely steps into a world of hostility as she becomes the first black student to integrate her school. Surrounded by federal marshals, Ruby's journey through the jeering crowd marks a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement. What challenges will she face, and how will her courage inspire a nation? Discover the story of a young girl who became an icon of change, standing firm against the tide of segregation.