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Scholastic Inc., 2009-01-12

Ruby Bridges Goes to School: My True Story

Ruby Bridges Goes to School: My True Story

Scholastic Reader, Level 2, Scholastic Reader Level 2, and Scholastic Reader: Level 2

Ruby Bridges, Author

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9780545108553

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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.
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In her own voice, Ruby shares not just what she did, but how she felt. With honesty and quiet resolve, she reveals the cost—and significance—of standing alone. A timeless invitation to stand up for what’s right.

Keywords and Themes: African American & Black • Beginner • Biography & Autobiography • Bravery • Character • Courage • Cultural & Regional • Equality • Girls & Women • Historical • History • Hope • Inspiration • Integrity • Justice • Juvenile Nonfiction • Leadership • Prejudice & Racism • Readers • Responsibility • Social Activists • Social Topics • United States - 20th Century

Readability • 2.6

Age Range • 4-8

Pages • 32

Subjects • Louisiana • New Orleans • African Americans • New Orleans (La.) • Race relations • School integration • Bridges • Ruby • African American children

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Historical • Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Cultural & Regional • Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | Prejudice & Racism • Juvenile Nonfiction | African American & Black • Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States - 20th Century • Juvenile Nonfiction | Readers | Beginner • Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Social Activists • Juvenile Nonfiction | Girls & Women

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.

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