This is Your Time
«A story of strength in the face of shocking segregation and sadness. Ruby is light and inspiration in the face of horrific, blatant racism»
Sharna Jackson
On November 14, 1960, at the age of six, Ruby Bridges became the first black child to integrate an all-white school in New Orleans. Escorted by federal marshals past angry segregationist protesters, young Ruby attended William Frantz Elementary and earned a place in civil rights history. Les mer
On November 14, 1960, at the age of six, Ruby Bridges became the first black child to integrate an all-white school in New Orleans. Escorted by federal marshals past angry segregationist protesters, young Ruby attended William Frantz Elementary and earned a place in civil rights history.
Sixty years later, Ruby has written an impassioned letter to young people engaging in the fight for racial equality. Her words, a call to action imbued with love and grace, are paired with black-and-white photographs from then-and now. This Is Your Time will inspire readers as the struggle for liberty and justice for all continues, and the powerful legacy of Ruby Bridges endures.
Sixty years later, Ruby has written an impassioned letter to young people engaging in the fight for racial equality. Her words, a call to action imbued with love and grace, are paired with black-and-white photographs from then-and now. This Is Your Time will inspire readers as the struggle for liberty and justice for all continues, and the powerful legacy of Ruby Bridges endures.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- ONE
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9781911590590
- Utgivelsesår
- 2021
- Format
- 18 x 13 cm
Anmeldelser
«A story of strength in the face of shocking segregation and sadness. Ruby is light and inspiration in the face of horrific, blatant racism»
Sharna Jackson
«I have never come across a book that has made me cry, and filled me with hope, at the same time. This is a simply beautiful, and powerful book. I remember seeing images of Ruby Bridges when I was young, and I used to wonder where she was now. Now I know. She went on to greatness. But I can't help wondering where all the haters are. Fortunately, Ruby is still full of love. It's all here.»
Benjamin Zephaniah
«An important story, powerfully told; wise, hopeful and inspiring»
Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs
«A stirring letter to the young generation in words and photos, a manifesto for love, and a moving record of the fight for equality for all ages»
Foyles
«Powerful...Bridges' hopeful words, her faith born of experience, are soothing and encouraging in this time of unrest and uncertainty»
Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
«A profoundly moving book»
Booklist (Starred Review)
«[An] exceedingly important book....Bridges's message is timely, powerful, and full of hope»
School Library Journal (Starred Review)
«Ruby's story is one that inspires us as a black bookshop to continue to stand tall and keep going on our mission to create diverse shelves and be a voice against injustice. We consider it a privilege to have it on our shelves. It is a wonderful book by a true hero»
Afrori Books