Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds!
In this chapter book biography by NAACP Image Award-winning author and Coretta Scott King Honor recipient Kekla Magoon, readers learn about the amazing life of Ruby Bridges--and how she persisted.
As a first grader, Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. This was no easy task, especially for a six-year-old. Ruby's bravery and perseverance inspired children and adults alike to fight for equality and social justice. Perfect for back-to-school reading!
Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Ruby Bridges's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.
And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Oprah Winfrey, Harriet Tubman, Claudette Colvin, Coretta Scott King, and more!
Praise for She Persisted: Ruby Bridges:
"Bridges' voice, quoted from various sources, gives readers access to her own perspective. A context-offering complement to Bridges' own books for children." --Kirkus Reviews
"Given the more relatable perspective of starting first grade, this volume makes Bridges's story poignant for the intended audience." --School Library Journal
| ISBN: | 9780593115879 |
| Publication date: | 13th August 2021 |
| Author: | Kekla Magoon |
| Illustrator: | Alexandra Boiger, Gillian Flint |
| Publisher: | Philomel Books an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 80 pages |
| Series: | She Persisted |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women Children’s / Teenage social topics: Activism / activists History |
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds!In this chapter book biography by NAACP Image Award-winning author and Coretta Scott King Honor recipient Kekla Magoon, readers learn about the amazing life of Ruby Bridges--and how she persisted. As a first grader, Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. This was no easy task, especially for a six-year-old.
Ruby Bridges features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women, Children’s / Teenage social topics: Activism / activists, History
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Ruby Bridges was written by Kekla Magoon and published by Philomel Books an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group
Ruby Bridges has 80 pages
Yes it is part of She Persisted series