Description
In 1960 New Orleans, six-year-old Ruby Bridges becomes the first African American child to attend Frantz Elementary School—and her courage is tested as she faces relentless hostility from adults who refuse to accept integration. Guided by the support of a small circle of allies and the steady resolve of her own family, Ruby’s daily journey through fear and prejudice reveals how segregation reshapes ordinary life. Through Ruby’s experience, this story illuminates themes of civil rights, moral courage, and the cost of standing up for justice in the face of hatred. Robert Coles’ compassionate, accessible storytelling brings historical events to life with a focus on character, conscience, and the human stakes behind social change.
Available Editions
paperback
Scholastic Inc.
Published Jan 1, 1995
32 pages
ISBN: 9780590572811
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Details
First Published
1995
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles.