The Story of Ruby Bridges is an inspiring and heartwarming book that tells the story of 6-year-old Ruby Bridges who dared to enroll in an all-white school as ordered by a judge. It is an excellent read for children and young adults, as it teaches valuable lessons about courage, hope, and perseverance in the face of adversity. The book is beautifully narrated by Dr. Robert Coles, with powerful illustrations by George Ford. It is perfect for those interested in history, civil rights, and the power of the human spirit. Highly recommended for classrooms and libraries.

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• South Carolina Book Award for Children's Book (1998)

The inspirational true story of Ruby Bridges. The year is 1960, and six-year-old Ruby Bridges and her family have recently moved from Mississippi to New Orleans in search of a better life. When a judge orders Ruby to attend first grade at William Frantz Elementary, an all-white school, Ruby must face angry mobs of parents who refuse to send their children to school with her. Told with Robert Coles' powerful narrative and dramatically illustrated by George Ford, Ruby's story of courage, faith, and hope continues to resonate more than 60 years later.

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