Ruby Bridges: A Talk with My Teacher Comics & Graphic Novels Working up the courage to

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Ruby Bridges: A Talk with My Teacher Comics & Graphic Novels Working up the courage toAcclaimed civil rights icon, Ruby Bridges, shares the touching tale of reuniting with the first grade teacher who changed her life, Mrs. Henry. Once again, you have shown me that you never get too old to learn. Teaching really is the noblest of professions. When Ruby Bridges was only six years old, she made history by being the first Black child to integrate William Frantz Elementary School. She became best friends with her teacher, Mrs. Henry.