{"product_id":"i-am-ruby-bridges-hardcover","title":"I Am Ruby Bridges - Hardcover","description":"\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\u003eI will bridge the \"gap\" between Black \u0026amp; white...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e...and hopefully all people!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI suppose some things in life are just meant to be.\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\u003ci\u003eI Am Ruby Bridges\u003c\/i\u003e offers 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\u003eNikkolas Smith, a native of Houston, Texas, is a Master of Architecture recipient from Hampton University. He is an ARTivist, Concept artist, Children's Books Author, Film Illustrator and Movie poster designer (Black Panther, Soul, Beale Street, Southside With You, Dear White People, Stranger Fruit). He is the author\/illustrator of the picture books \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. The latest children's book he has illustrated, \u003ci\u003eWorld Cup Women\u003c\/i\u003e, features the World Champion USWNT. He lives in Los Angeles, California. \u003cbr\u003e Ruby Bridges is a Civil Rights icon, activist, author, and speaker who at the age of six was the first Black student to integrate an all-white elementary school in Louisiana. Bridges is the recipient of numerous awards, including the NAACP Martin Luther King Award, the Presidential Citizens Medal, and honorary doctorate degrees from Connecticut College, College of New Rochelle, Columbia University Teachers College, and Tulane University. Bridges is also the author of \u003ci\u003eI am Ruby Bridges\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThrough My Eyes\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThis is Your Time\u003c\/i\u003e. Ruby lives in Louisiana with her family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11.2 x 8.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 06, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e I Am Ruby Bridges\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42698294362175,"sku":"9781338753882","price":22.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/01c95b94276f651071b3840c46f426e7.webp?v=1765010194","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/i-am-ruby-bridges-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}