Ruby Bridges: A Talk with My Teacher
Ruby Bridges, illustrated by Trudy Tran
Ruby Bridges recalls the first-grade teacher who taught her when she integrated William Frantz Elementary School. The story follows their separation and eventual reunion.
Book details
- Format
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Orchard Books
- Published
- January 7, 2025
- Pages
- 48
- ISBN-13
- 9781338753943
- Language
- English
Reading lists that include this book
National Council for the Social StudiesNCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2026Kindergarten to Fifth GradeSee the original listSources
- Ruby Bridges: A Talk with My TeacherSource for: Description
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