Ruby Bridges

Written by M. Michelle Derosier

Part of the People You Should Know series

A young girl bravely integrates an all-white school, changing history.

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32 pages· 2,963 words· Est. 23 min read-aloud· 850L

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Bookroo's summary

At just six, Ruby Bridges steps into an all-white school, unaware her courage will ignite change. As the first black child in William Frantz Elementary, her journey is fraught with challenges. Can one small girl truly alter the course of history? Discover how Ruby's simple act of attending school becomes a powerful symbol of hope and transformation, proving that even the youngest among us can make a profound difference.

From the publisher

Ruby Bridges was just six years old when she was chosen to be the first (and only) black child in the all-white William Frantz Elementary School. At the time, Ruby was too young to understand how the simple act of attending school would change the lives of many to come. Her courageous act left the legacy that given a chance, anyone at any age can make a difference in the world.

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