Normal Rockwell's painting, "The Problem We All Live With" depicts six-year-old Ruby Bridges in front of the William Franz School, surrounded by National Guards. It became a symbol expressing America's racial struggles. To learn more about Norman Rockwell, click here.
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John Steinbeck immortalized Ruby's story in his 1962 memoir, Travels with Charley. Bridges Across America is proud to work with the National Steinbeck Center. To learn more about John Steinbeck, click here.
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Use reading power to learn about Ruby Bridges' impact on American History. Click "Read" to recommend other books with similar themes and review them.
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Respond to Ruby on "Ruby's Discussion Board", and share ideas and answers with students across the country.
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Express what Ruby Bridges' story means to you. Post your writing, artwork and songs!
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HEY KIDS!
I love the poem John from Florida wrote. And the artwork work from all of us is so beautiful! Keep working and learning.
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