Introduction

This is a story about a brave girl named Ruby Bridges. Ruby was born in a town called Tylertown in Mississippi. When she was four, her family moved to the city of New Orleans. They wanted a better life, full of good opportunities.

Ruby was born on September 8, 1954.  In the 1960s, things were a very difficult for African American people, especially in the South. People said black and white children should go to different schools.

A federal judge said, “No” to separate schools. He wanted black and white children to learn and play together. This was a big change, and Ruby was chosen to be one of the first black children to go to a school where only white children went before.

Imagine being six years old and going to a new school where nobody looks like you. Ruby was that brave girl! Every day, she walked into the school, and lots of people were not happy. They shouted and held signs, but Ruby kept going because she wanted to learn.

This book will tell you more about Ruby Bridges. She was a little girl who made a big difference. Ruby showed everyone that no matter how small you are, you can be very, very brave.

This book was created using ChatGPT, but if you would like to read the firsthand account written by Ruby Bridges herself, please read Through My Eyes by Ruby Bridges.

Front cover attribution:

File:Detail of Exhibit on Ruby Bridges – Center for Civil and Human Rights – Atlanta – Georgia – USA (33499877733).jpg – Wikimedia Commons