Dear Ruby, hear our hearts / by Ruby Bridges ; illustrations by John Jay Cabuay.
"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 Bridges. Ruby 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. 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. The students' letters and Ruby's responses are powerfully illustrated with dynamic and thought-provoking artwork by John Jay Cabuay."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 1338753916
- ISBN: 9781338753912
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York : Orchard Books, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2024.
- Copyright: ©2024
Content descriptions
- Target Audience Note:
- Grades 2-3. Orchard Books / An Imprint of Scholastic Inc.Ages 5-10. Orchard Books / An Imprint of Scholastic Inc.810L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR LG 4.6 0.5 550134.
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- Bridges, Ruby > Correspondence > Juvenile literature.
African Americans > Civil rights > Juvenile literature.
Civil rights movements > United States > Juvenile literature.
Civil rights workers > United States > Juvenile literature.
Self-confidence > Juvenile literature. - Genre:
- Personal correspondence.
Picture books.
Available copies
- 18 of 18 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 18 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sneads Ferry Branch Library | E379.263 BRI (Text) | 36015000492336 | Easy Nonfiction | Available | - |
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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 Bridges. Ruby 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. 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. The students' letters and Ruby's responses are powerfully illustrated with dynamic and thought-provoking artwork by John Jay Cabuay."--
