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Ruby Bridges Goes to School: My True Story - (Scholastic Reader, Level 2) (Paperback)

Name: Ruby Bridges Goes to School: My True Story - (Scholastic Reader, Level 2) (Paperback)
Brand: Scholastic Inc.
SKU: 1002818795
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The extraordinary true story of Ruby Bridges, the first Black 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, changing history.
4-8 Years
9.05" x 6.48" Paperback
32 Pages
Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography
Series Name: Scholastic Reader, Level 2

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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. Full color.

Book Synopsis

The extraordinary true story of Ruby Bridges, the first Black 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, changing history. This is the true story of an extraordinary little girl who became the first Black person to attend an all-white elementary school in New Orleans.

With simple text and historical photographs, this easy reader explores an amazing moment in history and celebrates the courage of a young girl who stayed strong in the face of racism.

About the Author

Ruby Bridges is a civil rights icon, activist, author, and speaker who, at the age of six, was the first Black student to integrate William Frantz Elementary, an all-white elementary school in Louisiana. Bridges is the recipient of numerous awards, including the NAACP Martin Luther King Award and the Presidential Citizens Medal, and she has received honorary doctorate degrees from Connecticut College; College of New Rochelle; Teachers College, Columbia University; and Tulane University. In 2024, Bridges was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame. Bridges is also the author of I Am Ruby Bridges; Through My Eyes; This Is Your Time; and Dear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts. Ruby lives in Louisiana with her family. Learn more at rubybridges.com.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 9.05 Inches (H) x 6.48 Inches (W) x .12 Inches (D)

Weight: .16 Pounds

Suggested Age: 4-8 Years

Series Title: Scholastic Reader, Level 2

Sub-Genre: Biography & Autobiography

Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction

Number of Pages: 32

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Theme: Historical

Format: Paperback

Author: Ruby Bridges

Language: English

Street Date: December 1, 2009

TCIN: 1002818795

UPC: 9780545108553

Item Number (DPCI): 247-31-3773

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.12 inches length x 6.48 inches width x 9.05 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.16 pounds

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