Wholesale Story of Ruby Bridges

Discover the life of Ruby Bridges—a story about bravery and breaking down barriers for kids ages 6 to 9. Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to attend an all-white public school in the southern United States. Before she helped desegregate schools and change the course of history, she was a happy girl who helped take care of her younger siblings and loved to play outside. Her life changed when she was chosen to attend William Frantz Elementary, where she became a civil rights leader at a very young age. Explore how Ruby went from being a thoughtful girl growing up in Mississippi to a national leader in the fight for equality. • Independent reading—This Ruby Bridges biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own. • Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Ruby's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more. • A lasting legacy—Find out how Ruby Bridges made the world