Ruby Bridges tells her story as never before and shares the events of
the momentous day in 1960 when Ruby became the first Black child to
integrate the all-white William Franz Elementary as a six year old
little girl -- a personal and intimate look through a child's lens at a
landmark moment in our Civil Rights history.
My work will be precious.
I will bridge the "gap" between Black & white...
...and hopefully all people!
I suppose some things in life are just meant to be.
When Ruby Bridges was six years old, she became the first Black child to
integrate the all-white William Frantz Elementary in Louisiana. Based on
the pivotal events that happened in 1960 and told from her point of
view, this is a poetic reflection on her experience that changed the
face of history and the trajectory of the Civil Rights movement.
I Am Ruby Bridges offers hope and confidence to all children. It is
the perfect learning tool for schools and libraries to teach the story
of Ruby Bridges and introduce this landmark story to young readers in a
powerful new way. This story of innocence and courage is brought to life
by NAACP-nominated artist, Nikkolas Smith through stunning and
breath-taking illustrations. Embracing the meaning of her name, Bridges
reflects with poignancy and heart on the way one brave little girl stood
proud to help build a bridge between all people and pave the path for
future generations.
