Ruby Bridges
Author of Through My Eyes
Works by Ruby Bridges
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Let's Read About Biographies for Early Readers: George Washington / Abraham Lincoln / Martin Luther King, Jr. / Rosa… (2002) — Contributor — 13 copies
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- Other names
- BRIDGES, Ruby
- Birthdate
- 1954-09-08
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Tylertown, Mississippi, USA
- Places of residence
- New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Education
- William Frantz Elementary School
- Occupations
- travel agent
philanthropist - Awards and honors
- Presidential Citizens Medal (2001)
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6-10 yrs old
"I am Ruby Bridges" has received awards such as the Jane Addams Children's Book Award and the Carter G. Woodson Book Award.
"I am Ruby Bridges" has received awards such as the Jane Addams Children's Book Award and the Carter G. Woodson Book Award.
National civil rights activist and icon Ruby Bridges responds to letters from thoughtful and concerned young students from across America.
"I've heard their hearts and now share those hearts with you. These pages truly speak to the power of children!" -- Ruby Bridges
Ruby Bridges was the first Black child to attend an all-white elementary school in New Orleans. She established the Ruby Bridges Foundation to promote tolerance and to create change through education. She traveled across the US, listening to the inspiring voices of young children.
Dear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts is a compilation of letters from concerned young students about today's issues, including bullying, climate change, gun violence, and racism. Reading Ruby's intuitive and inspirational responses, young readers will embrace the courage to be brave, bold, and confident.
-Amazon description… (more)
"I've heard their hearts and now share those hearts with you. These pages truly speak to the power of children!" -- Ruby Bridges
Ruby Bridges was the first Black child to attend an all-white elementary school in New Orleans. She established the Ruby Bridges Foundation to promote tolerance and to create change through education. She traveled across the US, listening to the inspiring voices of young children.
Dear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts is a compilation of letters from concerned young students about today's issues, including bullying, climate change, gun violence, and racism. Reading Ruby's intuitive and inspirational responses, young readers will embrace the courage to be brave, bold, and confident.
-Amazon description… (more)
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- Works
- 6
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- Rating
- 4.4
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- 164
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