Basé sur les événements marquants de 1960 et raconté du point de vue de Ruby Bridges, ce livre constitue une réflexion poétique sur son expérience qui a changé la face de l’histoire et la trajectoire du mouvement des droits civiques.
Il s’agit d’un outil pédagogique idéal qui permettra d’enseigner le parcours de Ruby Bridges et de présenter cette histoire marquante aux jeunes lecteurs d’une façon nouvelle et puissante.
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.
Je suis 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 NAACPnominated 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.
