This Is Your Time

Written as a direct letter to the reader, This Is Your Time is civil rights icon Ruby Bridges' account of being escorted by federal marshals into an all-white New Orleans school at age six, paired with a call to action for the generations who come after her. Period and present-day photographs accompany Norman Rockwell's iconic painting of her walk to school. This is a powerful choice for students because it lets a firsthand witness to history speak directly to young readers about courage and change.

Publishing Details

Author : Ruby Bridges

Author Nationality : United States

Physical Details

Type of Book: Chapter Book

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 64

Size: 7.1 x 5.1 inches

Year Published: 2020

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 5th

Genre: Non-Fiction

Sub-Genre: Autobiography

Theme: Social Studies, About POC, Social Issues