Civil rights icon Ruby Bridges writes children's book
Bridges was one of the first Black students to cross the racial divide in New Orleans schools.
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Bridges was one of the first Black students to cross the racial divide in New Orleans schools.
Ruby Bridges was a 6-year-old first-grader when she walked past jeering crowds of white people to become one of the first Black students to attend a racially segregated school in New Orleans more than six decades ago. Now, with teaching about race in America more complicated than it's ever been, she's written a picture book about her experience for the youngest of readers.
In 1960, at the age of six, Ruby Bridges was the first Black child to desegregate an all-white elementary school in New Orleans. Now she shares the lessons she learned with future generations.
In 1960, at the age of six, Ruby Bridges was the first Black child to desegregate an all-white elementary school in New Orleans. Now she shares the lessons she learned with future generations.
‘I Am Ruby Bridges’ is available now.