{"product_id":"i-am-ruby-bridges-9781338753882","title":"I Am Ruby Bridges","description":"\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\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNIKKOLAS SMITH\u003c\/b\u003e 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 and the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eI am Ruby Bridges\u003c\/i\u003e.The latest children's book he has illustrated, \u003ci\u003e World Cup Women\u003c\/i\u003e, features the World Champion USWNT. He lives in Los Angeles, California. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRuby Bridges \u003c\/b\u003ebecame a pioneer in school integration at the age of six, when she was chosen to spend her first-grade year in what had formerly been an all-white elementary school. Ruby Bridges now works as a lecturer, telling her story to adults and children alike. She lives with her husband and sons in New Orleans, Louisiana.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Orchard Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50584655757586,"sku":"9781338753882","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8b6e6cd3-250e-451b-83f3-04013992bcbb.jpg?v=1732035520","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/i-am-ruby-bridges-9781338753882","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}