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The courage shown by Ruby Bridges, her Mother, and her Schoolteacher stand alone
in the History of America.

What a difference it would make to our country if our leaders followed their bravery. ( )

A straightforward, first-person account of school integration, full of period photographs, told by Ruby Bridges herself. An excellent introduction to the topic that neither sugarcoats nor dwells on disturbing details, and ends on a hopeful note, including Ruby's reunion with her white teacher Mrs. Henry. ( )

This book contains the true story of Ruby Bridges, a brave little girl that changed history when she became the first African-American to attend an all-white school in New Orleans. Easy to understand. Children appropriate. Rich in historical pictures. ( )

A simple but powerful retelling of the Ruby Bridges story. It is written by Ruby and is an accurate and personal recount of her experience going to school as the only black child in her school. It is a good preview for a bigger unit, or could be a mentor text to be used with reading strategies such as asking questions, building background knowledge and predicting. ( )