Mini-Bio
Who were Ruby's mother and father?
Abon and Lucille Bridges
How old was Ruby when she desegregated an elementary school?
When she was 6
How old was Ruby when her family moved to New Orleans, Louisiana?
2
When and where did Ruby become an Honorary Deputy Marshal?
Washington DC, 2000
When and where was Ruby Bridges born?
September 8, 1954, Tylertown, Mississippi
Which book award did Ruby receive?
The Carter G. Woodson Book Award
What happened to Ruby's family because they were courageous?
Abon lost his job and stores refused to sell to Lucille.
What did Ruby establish the Ruby Bridges Foundation for in 1999?
To promote tolerance and create change though education.
Who was the only teacher who wanted to teach Ruby?
Barbara Henry
How many books did Ruby write?
2