Harris, Duchess. Freedom's promise.

In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges walked into William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. She became the first black student to attend the previously all-white school. This event paved the way for widespread school desegregation in the South. Ruby Bridges and the Desegregation of American Schools explores Bridges's legacy

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A letter from Duchess -- Ruby's first day -- Road to Brown -- School desegregation -- Obstacles to desegregation -- Legacy of Ruby Bridges -- Fast facts -- Stop and think -- Glossary -- Online resources -- Learn more -- About the authors -- Index