Ruby Bridges Goes to School
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Ruby Bridges Goes to School

By Ruby Bridges

A brave girl faces a hostile crowd to change history forever.

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32 pages· 467 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges bravely walked through a hostile crowd to become the first Black child to attend an all-white school in New Orleans. Her courage in the face of intense racism marked a pivotal moment in history. This true story, told with simple text and historical photographs, captures Ruby's remarkable journey and the profound impact of her actions. How did this young girl find the strength to stand firm against such adversity, and what legacy did she leave behind? Discover the inspiring tale of a child who helped shape the future of education.

From the publisher

The extraordinary true story of Ruby Bridges, the first African-American child to integrate a New Orleans school–now with simple text for young readers! In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges walked through an angry crowd and into a school where she changed history. This is the true story of an extraordinary little girl who helped shape our country when she became the first African-American to attend an all-white school in New Orleans. With simple text and historical photographs, this easy reader explores an amazing moment in history and the courage of a young girl who stayed strong in the face of racism.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
467
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
470L
Themes & topics
Books about cultureBooks about schoolBooks about civil rights movementBooks about 20th centuryBooks about prejudice and racism
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.2
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
December 1, 2009
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545108553

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