"Ruby Bridges Takes Her Seat: Courageous Kid of the Civil Rights Movement" tells the inspiring story of Ruby Bridges, a young African American girl who became a symbol of courage and resilience during the Civil Rights Movement. At just six years old, Ruby integrated an all-white elementary school in Louisiana amidst intense opposition and hostility. The book highlights her bravery as she faced daily challenges, walking past angry crowds to pursue her education. Through Ruby’s journey, readers learn about the power of perseverance and the importance of standing up for equality, showcasing how one child's determination can ignite change in society. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Courageous Kids .

This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2022 by Capstone Press .

Matt Chandler is a freelance journalist and former newspaper editor. His newspaper work earned six New York Press Association awards. He has written more than 25 non-fiction books for Capstone Press, and his book, "Side-by-Side Baseball Stars: Comparing Pro Baseball's Greatest Players" was named the 2015 Outstanding Young Adult Book by the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA). Matt lives in New York with his wife Amber and his children Zoey and Oliver. Dante Ginevra's work can be found in numerous publications in his home country of Argentina. These include comics and comic strips in Fierro, Telam, and a variety of other magazines. In addition, he has illustrative work in graphic novels that span the globe. They include Cardal, published in Uruguay, and Entreactos and El Muertero Zabaletta, both published in Spain. Throughout his career he has also participated in numerous exhibitions in Argentina, Italy, Russia, Brazil, France, and Germany.