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In her latest book, "Ruby Bridges: A Talk with My Teacher," she shares a personal story about the teacher who helped her ...
Civil rights activist Ruby Bridges shares insights from her latest book, "Ruby Bridges: A Talk With My Teacher." She reflects on her experiences as a young girl integrating an all-white school ...
Bridges said she was not allowed to go out for recess or eat her lunch in the school cafeteria, which led to her hiding her lunch in Henry's classroom. Advertisement "Like any 6-year-old, you want ...
Ruby Bridges: A Talk with My Teacher Ruby Bridges, illus. by Trudy Tran. Orchard, $19.99 (48p) ISBN 978-1-338-75394-3. A year after becoming the first Black child to integrate William Frantz ...
Columnist Ed Pratt's granddaughter is learning about what Ruby Bridges went through just to go to school in New Orleans. This Black History Month, he says, everyone should.
Civil rights icon Ruby Bridges says she may not have made it through her first year of integrating her all-white public elementary school in 1960, if not for a first grade teacher who became her ...
Through heartfelt anecdotes and thoughtful dialogue, Bridges aims to inspire educators and students to continue the conversation about civil rights and the role of teachers in shaping a more inclusive ...
Through heartfelt anecdotes and thoughtful dialogue, Bridges aims to inspire educators and students to continue the conversation about civil rights and the role of teachers in shaping a more inclusive ...