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The Resource Ruby Bridges, written by Kekla Magoon ; interior illustrations by Gillian Flint

Ruby Bridges, written by Kekla Magoon ; interior illustrations by Gillian Flint

Creator
Author
Illustrator
Contributor
Summary
  • "As a first grader, Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. This was no easy task, especially for a six-year-old. Ruby's bravery and perseverance inspired children and adults alike to fight for equality and social justice." -- Amazon.com
  • "A chapter book biography of Ruby Bridges, part of the She Persisted series"--
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
50 pages
Note
"Inspired by She persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger." -- Title page
Contents
  • From the family farm to the big city
  • An important test
  • The first day of school
  • A classroom for one
  • Following Ruby's lead
  • The power of children
Isbn
9780593115879
Instance
Label
Ruby Bridges
Title
Ruby Bridges
Statement of responsibility
written by Kekla Magoon ; interior illustrations by Gillian Flint
Title variation
She persisted
Creator
Contributor
Author
Illustrator
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
  • "As a first grader, Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. This was no easy task, especially for a six-year-old. Ruby's bravery and perseverance inspired children and adults alike to fight for equality and social justice." -- Amazon.com
  • "A chapter book biography of Ruby Bridges, part of the She Persisted series"--
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Biography type
individual biography
Cataloging source
LBSOR/ DLC
http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
Magoon, Kekla
Dewey number
  • 379.2/63092
  • B
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Intended audience
  • Ages 6-9
  • Grades 2-3
Intended audience source
  • Philomel Books
  • Philomel Books
LC call number
F379.N553
LC item number
B757 2021
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
Flint, Gillian
Series statement
She persisted
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Bridges, Ruby
  • African American children
  • African American girls
  • Race relations
  • School integration
  • Segregation in education
  • Louisiana
  • Bridges, Ruby
  • African American girls
  • African Americans
  • African American children
  • School integration
  • Segregation in education
  • New Orleans (La.)
Target audience
juvenile
Label
Ruby Bridges, written by Kekla Magoon ; interior illustrations by Gillian Flint
Instantiates
Publication
Note
"Inspired by She persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger." -- Title page
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 48-50)
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
  • text
  • still image
Content type code
  • txt
  • sti
Content type MARC source
  • rdacontent
  • rdacontent
Contents
From the family farm to the big city -- An important test -- The first day of school -- A classroom for one -- Following Ruby's lead -- The power of children
Control code
on1204342927
Dimensions
21 cm.
Extent
50 pages
Isbn
9780593115879
Lccn
2021009716
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations
Label
Ruby Bridges, written by Kekla Magoon ; interior illustrations by Gillian Flint
Publication
Note
"Inspired by She persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger." -- Title page
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 48-50)
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
  • text
  • still image
Content type code
  • txt
  • sti
Content type MARC source
  • rdacontent
  • rdacontent
Contents
From the family farm to the big city -- An important test -- The first day of school -- A classroom for one -- Following Ruby's lead -- The power of children
Control code
on1204342927
Dimensions
21 cm.
Extent
50 pages
Isbn
9780593115879
Lccn
2021009716
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations

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