# I Am Ruby Bridges - Hardcover

by **Ruby Bridges** (Author), **Nikkolas Smith** (Illustrator)

**Ruby 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.**

_My work will be precious._

I will bridge the "gap" between Black & white...

...and hopefully all people!

I suppose some things in life are just meant to be.

When 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.

_I Am Ruby Bridges_ 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.

### Author Biography

Nikkolas 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 _The Golden Girls of Rio_ (nominated for an NAACP Image Award) and _My Hair Is Poofy And That's Okay_. The latest children's book he has illustrated, _World Cup Women_, features the World Champion USWNT. He lives in Los Angeles, California.  
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 _I am Ruby Bridges_, _Through My Eyes_, and _This is Your Time_. Ruby lives in Louisiana with her family.

**Number of Pages:** 48

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 11.2 x 8.6 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** September 06, 2022

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** I Am Ruby Bridges

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 3

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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