{"product_id":"she-persisted-ruby-bridges-9780593115862","title":"She Persisted: Ruby Bridges","description":"\u003cb\u003eInspired by the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eShe Persisted\u003c\/i\u003e by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this chapter book biography by NAACP Image Award-winning author and Coretta Scott King Honor recipient Kekla Magoon, readers learn about the amazing life of Ruby Bridges--and how \u003ci\u003eshe persisted\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs a first grader, Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. This was no easy task, especially for a six-year-old. Ruby's bravery and perseverance inspired children and adults alike to fight for equality and social justice. Perfect for back-to-school reading!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Ruby Bridges's footsteps and make a difference!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eShe Persisted: Ruby Bridges\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBridges' voice, quoted from various sources, gives readers access to her own perspective. A context-offering complement to Bridges' own books for children. --\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Philomel Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/03\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593115862\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 80\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.43lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.63h x 5.31w x 0.19d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2021\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Kekla Magoon, Chelsea Clinton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40423538983093,"sku":"9780593115862","price":12.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_4105527f-2327-4978-9aeb-755424705b52.jpg?v=1625577526","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/she-persisted-ruby-bridges-9780593115862","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}