{"product_id":"i-am-ruby-bridges-hardcover","title":"I Am Ruby Bridges - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRuby Bridges\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNikkolas Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRuby Bridges tells her story as never before and shares the events of the momentous day in 1960 when Ruby became the first Black child to integrate the all-white William Franz Elementary as a six year old little girl -- a personal and intimate look through a child's lens at a landmark moment in our Civil Rights history.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy work will be precious.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI will bridge the \"gap\" between Black \u0026amp; white...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e...and hopefully all people!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI suppose some things in life are just meant to be.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Ruby Bridges was six years old, she became the first Black child to integrate the all-white William Frantz Elementary in Louisiana. Based on the pivotal events that happened in 1960 and told from her point of view, this is a poetic reflection on her experience that changed the face of history and the trajectory of the Civil Rights movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI Am Ruby Bridges \u003c\/i\u003eoffers hope and confidence to all children. It is the perfect learning tool for schools and libraries to teach the story of Ruby Bridges and introduce this landmark story to young readers in a powerful new way. This story of innocence and courage is brought to life by NAACP-nominated artist, Nikkolas Smith through stunning and breath-taking illustrations. Embracing the meaning of her name, Bridges reflects with poignancy and heart on the way one brave little girl stood proud to help build a bridge between all people and pave the path for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRuby Bridges is a civil rights icon, activist, author, and speaker who, at the age of six, was the first Black student to integrate William Frantz Elementary, an all-white elementary school in Louisiana. Bridges is the recipient of numerous awards, including the NAACP Martin Luther King Award and the Presidential Citizens Medal, and she has received honorary doctorate degrees from Connecticut College; College of New Rochelle; Teachers College, Columbia University; and Tulane University. In 2024, Bridges was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame. Bridges is also the author of \u003ci\u003eI Am Ruby Bridges\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThrough My Eyes\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThis Is Your Time\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eDear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts\u003c\/i\u003e. Ruby lives in Louisiana with her family. Learn more at rubybridges.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Nikkolas Smith is a native of Houston, Texas, and a Master of Architecture recipient from Hampton University. He is an ARTivist, concept artist, children's book author, film illustrator, and movie poster designer. His books include \u003ci\u003eThe Artivist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Girls of Rio\u003c\/i\u003e (nominated for an NAACP Image Award) and \u003ci\u003eMy Hair Is Poofy and That's Okay\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWorld Cup Women\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the illustrator of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe 1619 Project: Born on the Water\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eI Am Ruby Bridges\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBlack Panther Wakanda Forever: The Courage to Dream\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThat Flag\u003c\/i\u003e. 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