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“I am brave enough to walk through that door.“

The true story of Ruby Bridges, a young African American girl who integrates an all-white school in New Orleans.

Explore civil rights and bravery. Discuss the importance of standing up for what is right.

“Ruby prayed every day on her way to school, asking God to forgive the people who were treating her so poorly.“

In my classroom, this story could support lessons on civil rights, empathy, and standing up for what is right. It connects well to discussions about diversity, inclusion, and the history of segregation in America.

This story is a nonfiction children‘s book published in 1995. It won the Carter G. Woodson Book Award and is in the biography genre. It tells the true story of Ruby Bridges, the first African American child to integrate an all-white elementary school in New Orleans in 1960, facing hostility and racism with courage.

“I now know that experience comes from what we do.“

Robert Coles' 'The Story of Ruby Bridges' recounts the courageous journey of a young girl who played a pivotal role in desegregating schools. This powerful narrative introduces students to the civil rights movement and the significance of equality. This book is a valuable resource for discussions on civil rights, empathy, and the impact of individuals on societal change

The Story of Ruby Bridges was written by Robert Coles. This book shares the story of Ruby, a 6 year old black girl, enrolled in an all white elementary school. However, Ruby was able to face racism and injustice and change the world.

She led us away from hate, and she led us nearer to knowing each other, the white folks and the black folks.

A good story to share with students about the civil rights movement and how schools used to be. Gives students good information about a crucial figure, Ruby Bridges, in our history.

This story is about Ruby Bridges and her story as she became the first African American student to be integrated into an elementary school in the South. Story gives information on Ruby's story and the civil rights movement as a whole during this time. The story is written in a way for all readers to understand.

I spent time in the kids section at HPB today because I‘m assembling a box of books for the students of @TheBookHippie

This B, RA book does a wonderful job sharing the story of Ruby Bridges. This book tells the story of Ruby as a young child when she became the first Black student to attend William Frantz Elementary, an all white school. This story shares the bravery and courage of Ruby, and the terrible backlash she received as a young black child in the 1960s. #UCFLAE3414SP21

“Don‘t follow the path”

This story would be perfect for discussing the segregation in public schools and how a young girl fought for her right to attend.

“The Story of Ruby Bridges” was written by Robert Coles in 1995. This is a wonderful biography about a young 6 year old who fights for her right to attend school. I recommend this story to anyone!

This historical fiction book is great because it uses language that would be used back in this time period and I think it reflects the values and norms of the culture of the children in this book.

I think this book is great because it is a person I never heard of. I think it would be a great book to red children because it talks about the seperation of blacks and whites.

“We sat there and prayed to God.“

“Everyday when Ruby was walking to school she‘d stop and say a prayer for the people who hated her.”

This book lets young readers know they can make impacts too no matter their age.

The Story of Ruby Bridges is a historical fiction book written by Robert Coles and illustrated by George Ford. The main character is a little African American girl named Ruby. It is told in her perspective. This story is also about segregation and how this little girl made such an impact in history.

A few of the books I bought for my five-year old daughter for Black History Month 2019.

The Story of Ruby Bridges is a NF PB about Ruby Bridges. The story is written by Robert Coles and illustrated George Ford. I would use it in a LC so that the class could discuss their emotions about the story. The book is about Ruby Bridges who was a six-year-old African American who faced many struggles as she attended an all-white school.

The Story of Ruby Bridges written by Robert Coles and illustrated by
George Ford is a NF, Coretta Scott King award winning book. This book
would be best used as a RA. This is a true story about a little girl
named Ruby Bridges who was one of the few colored girls selected to go
to an all-white school in New Orleans, Louisiana. This book talks
about racial issues such as segregation and injustices that
African-Americans faced during those times

The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles, illustrated by George Ford,is a NF/B that tells of Ruby Bridges, a courageous young girl who made history as the first African American child to attend an all-white school in New Orleans. A story of faith and hope, it‘s a great resource to incorporate when teaching about the civil rights movement. It would make a great LC book, as each group can read about a different civil rights hero.

#UCFLAE3414F17

"The Story of Ruby Bridges" by Robert Coles, Illustrated by George Ford, is about a little girl named Ruby Bridges who is the first black girl in New Orleans to go to first grade at an all white elementary school named William Frantz elementary. On her first day she is greeted with angry parents who refused to allow their children in the same classroom as Ruby. Ruby Bridges was a brave girl and remained so into adulthood. IR, S, and LC strategies

This B of the first African American child to desegregate schools in New Orleans is a RA for all grades. This story is powerful because of Ruby Bridge‘s passion to learn, compassion for those who hate her, and strength during a hard time in her life. This event happened only about 57 years ago and Ruby is only 63 years old today. The events/challenges of Ruby‘s life are important in the history of public education and equal rights in schools.

The Story of Rudy Bridges is an amazing biography about a young girl who becomes the first African American to attend an all white school. This story is one that I believe all students should be aware of and this book makes it very easy to share and discuss with younger students. #UCFWaltersLit
http://www.storyboardthat.com/teacher-guide/the-story-of-ruby-bridges-by-robert-...

The Story of Ruby Bridges is a Non-Fiction picture book by Robert Coles and illustrated by George Ford. This book tells the true story of 6 year old Ruby Bridges, an African-American girl, who attended a whites-only school. It won the ABC Children‘s Award. An author study would be a great teaching strategy to go along with this. #UCFLAE3414F17

""I wasn't talking," said Ruby. "I was praying. I was praying for them."" This B is about the life of Ruby Bridges, one of the first African American girls to attend a white school. A great book to aid in a lesson about segregation and a great read for Black History Month. Teacher Resources: https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/collections/teaching-content/ruby-bridges-si... #UCFLAE3414sp17