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She Persisted: Ruby Bridges

Kekla Magoon

This biography tells of Ruby Bridges entering William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans as its first Black student while she was in first grade. Integrating the school was difficult for the six-year-old. Ruby’s courage and perseverance went on to encourage children and adults to continue the fight for equality and social justice. Her story centers on a child facing school integration and the wider struggle for equal treatment.

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Themes
Courage · Racism And Prejudice · Resilience · School · Social Justice
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Philomel Books
Published
August 24, 2021
Pages
80
ISBN-13
9780593115879
Language
English
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