This is a true story about Ruby Bridges. she was six years old when she made history just by walking into an all-white school in the year 1960. Ruby's courage and bravery helped change schools here in America. This story is about how one small girl took a big step for fairness. Let's see how her character can help inspire kids in the classroom today.

Alexis hugged her lunchbox tight.

It was Alexis' first day at a new school and she was so nervous that she felt all the butterflies flying around in her stomach.

"I don't know anyone here, what if they don't like me" Alexis said. 

Alexis' new teacher Ms.Braveheart overheard her say these words to her mother.

Welcome to 3rd Grade :) 

I'm glad you're here!

"Hi Alexis, I am so excited to have you in my class! I'm Ms.Braveheart,  Since we have some time before school starts, can I tell you about a little girl just like you."

"Like Me?" Alexis said. 

"Yes! She was starting at a new school--just like you, only difference is she was the first black student to go to an all-white school. She was so brave, she walked into that school building all by herself. And I think her story will help you out today, do you want to hear it?"

With hope in her eyes, Alexis starts walking to the teachers desk, "Yes, please!"

Meet Ruby, Ruby Bridges was born is Mississippi in 1955, she loved playing outside with her brothers and sisters. She especially loved learning in school.

Ruby and her family moved to New Orleans when she was just a little girl.

First Ruby lived here 

Then she moved here

In 1960, a judge ruled that black and white children should be integrated and they should go to the same schools. Ruby was picked to be the first black student at the school William Frantz Elementary.

Oh my, how do you think that made Ruby feel?

WILLIAM FRANTZ ELEMENTARY 

Ruby wore her best dress and carried her lunchbox. 
Four U.S Fire Marshals walked her through the angry crowds. People were yelling and protesting but that didn't stop Ruby, she kept walking.

How brave is that Alexis?!