Donaldson, Madeline.

Ruby Bridges / Madeline Donaldson. - Minneapolis : Lerner Publications, c2009. - 48 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm. - History maker bios . - History maker bios. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 46-47) and index.

The way things were -- Small girl, big job -- First grade -- Growing up -- Facing forward.

School Library Journal, September 2009

Introduces students to the life and historical impact of Ruby Bridges, the first African-American student to attend William Frantz Public School in New Orleans, which caused a riot and brought the tensions between races to the forefront of American society.

4.4 3-6 Follett Library Resources

0761342206

2008046526


Bridges, Ruby.


African Americans--New Orleans (La.)--Biography.
Women--Biography.
School integration--New Orleans (La.)


New Orleans (La.)--Race relations.

F379.N553 / B753 2009

379.2/63/092 B