Bibliograph

Dear Ruby, hear our hearts, by Ruby Bridges ; illustrations by John Jay Cabuay

Type

Label

Dear Ruby, hear our hearts, by Ruby Bridges ; illustrations by John Jay Cabuay

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

810L, Lexile

resource.interestAgeLevel

5-10

resource.interestGradeLevel

K-5

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Dear Ruby, hear our hearts

Oclc number

1413970837

Responsibility statement

by Ruby Bridges ; illustrations by John Jay Cabuay

Summary

"National civil rights activist and icon Ruby Bridges responds to letters from thoughtful and concerned young students from across America."I've heard their hearts and now share those hearts with you. These pages truly speak to the power of children." -- Ruby BridgesRuby Bridges was the first Black child to attend an all-white elementary school in New Orleans. She established the Ruby Bridges Foundation to promote tolerance and to create change through education. She traveled across the US, listening to the inspiring voices of young children.Dear Ruby: Hear Our Hearts is a compilation of letters from concerned young students about today's issues, including bullying, climate change, gun violence, and racism. Reading Ruby's intuitive and inspirational responses, young readers will embrace the courage to be brave, bold, and confident."--, Provided by publisher

Target audience

preschool

Classification