Bibliograph

Ruby Bridges and the desegregation of American schools, Duchess Harris, JD, PhD ; with Tom Head

Type

Label

Ruby Bridges and the desegregation of American schools, Duchess Harris, JD, PhD ; with Tom Head

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 46) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Ruby Bridges and the desegregation of American schools

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1050613325

Responsibility statement

Duchess Harris, JD, PhD ; with Tom Head

Series statement

Freedom's promise

Summary

In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges walked into William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. She became the first black student to attend the previously all-white school. This event paved the way for widespread school desegregation in the South. Ruby Bridges and the Desegregation of American Schools explores Bridges's legacy

Table Of Contents

A letter from Duchess -- Ruby's first day -- The road to Brown -- School desegregation -- Obstacles to desegregation -- The legacy of Ruby Bridges -- Fast facts -- Stop and think -- Glossary -- Online resources -- Learn more -- About the authors -- Index

Target audience

juvenile

Classification