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"See below for English description. Basé sur les événements marquants de 1960 et raconté du point de vue de Ruby Bridges, ce livre constitue une réflexion poétique sur son expérience qui a changé la face de l'histoire et la trajectoire du mouvement des droits civiques. Il s'agit d'un outil pédagogique idéal qui permettra d'enseigner le parcours de Ruby Bridges et de présenter cette histoire marquante aux jeunes lecteurs d'une façon nouvelle et puissante. My work will be precious. I will bridge the ""gap"" between Black & white... ...and hopefully all people! I suppose some things in life are just meant to be. When 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. Je suis Ruby Bridges 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 NAACPnominated 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. Original title: I am Ruby Bridges"

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RUBY BRIDGES est devenue une pionnière de l'intégration à l'école dès l'âge de six ans, quand elle a été choisie pour faire sa première année dans une école primaire qui était réservée jusque-là aux élèves blancs. Elle travaille maintenant comme conférencière et elle raconte son histoire aux adultes et aux enfants. Elle vit avec son mari et ses fils à la Nouvelle-Orléans, en Louisiane. 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. NIKKOLAS SMITH, né à Houston, au Texas, possède une maîtrise en architecture de l'université Hampton. C'est un ARTiviste, artiste conceptuel, auteur de livres pour enfants, illustrateur et concepteur d'affiches de films. Il donne vie à l'inspirante histoire de Ruby Bridges dans l'émouvant album Je suis Ruby Bridges. Il vit à Los Angeles, en Californie NIKKOLAS SMITH 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 The Golden Girls of Rio (nominated for an NAACP Image Award) and My Hair Is Poofy And That's Okay and the illustrator of I am Ruby Bridges (Je suis Ruby Bridges).The latest children's book he has illustrated, World Cup Women, features the World Champion USWNT. He lives in Los Angeles, California.

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