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Through My Eyes: Ruby Bridges
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Through My Eyes: Ruby Bridges Hardcover - 1999

by Bridges, Ruby

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Ruby Bridges recounts the pivotal story of her involvement, as a six-year-old, in the 1960 integration of her school in New Orleans. Photos.

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Scholastic, Incorporated. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
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  • Title Through My Eyes: Ruby Bridges
  • Author Bridges, Ruby
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 64
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Scholastic, Incorporated, New York
  • Date 1999-09-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 3948940-6
  • ISBN 9780590189231 / 0590189239
  • Weight 1.21 lbs (0.55 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.82 x 9.4 x 0.43 in (27.48 x 23.88 x 1.09 cm)
  • Ages 09 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 4 - 7
  • Reading level 860
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 1960's
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
    • Ethnic Orientation: African American
    • Geographic Orientation: Louisiana
    • Theometrics: Secular
  • Library of Congress subjects African Americans, New Orleans (La.) - Race relations
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 98049242
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

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  • ALA Notable Children's Books, 01/01/2000, Page 1359
  • Black Issues Book Review, 01/01/2000, Page 69
  • Booklist, 11/15/1999, Page 622
  • Booklist Ed Choice Youth, 01/01/2000, Page 821
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/1999, Page 105
  • Library Journal, 12/01/1999, Page 0
  • New York Times, 11/21/1999, Page 60
  • Publishers Weekly, 10/18/1999, Page 84
  • School Library Journal, 12/01/1999, Page 146

About the author

Ruby Bridges became 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.