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Jackie Robinson: American Hero - Library Edition

Sharon Robinson

Why we picked it

Written by his daughter, this heartfelt biography offers an inspiring, personal look at the courage, dignity, and perseverance Jackie Robinson brought to baseball and beyond.

Our review

This heartfelt biography offers children an inspiring example of courage, dignity, and perseverance in the face of adversity. Jackie Robinson’s story teaches that strength comes from character as much as talent. For kids who love sports or admire real-life heroes, this book shows how one person’s bravery and determination can change history and open doors for others.

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AthleteRobinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier, showing kids that athletes can change not just their sport but society itself through courage and character.

About this book

From the product listing

Just in time for the major motion picture release, discover everything you wanted to know about Jackie Robinson!

To tie- in with the April 2013 release of the movie 42, the life story of Jackie Robinson, this full-color comprehensive biography will feature everything there is to know about this inspiring American hero. The movie, featuring high-profile actors such as Harrison Ford, Christopher Meloni, and T.R. Knight, explores Robinson's history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey. The biography will explore what led up to Robinson's signing and what happened after. As the first black man to play major league baseball, his progress monumentally influenced the desegregation of baseball. Because of this, Robinson became an icon for not only the sport of baseball, but also for the civil -rights movement. Featuring photos throughout, this biography will be a sports tale and a history lesson. It will coincide with the movie and also provide many more Robinson details, introducing him to a new generation of readers.

Resource details

Resource type: Book
Age ranges: Early Childhood, Elementary
Careers: Athlete
Good for kids who are: Realistic, Enterprising; Based on its careers · What is RIASEC?
Author: Sharon Robinson

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