Jackie Robinson
Athletes Who Made a Difference
by Blake Hoena
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Pub Date Aug 04 2020 | Archive Date Aug 12 2020
Lerner Publishing Group | Graphic Universe ™
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In an era of discrimination, Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson broke Major League Baseball's race barrier. Before Robinson took his place at first base, the majors discriminated against African-American athletes, denying them a chance to compete. Despite facing harassment from fans and other players, Robinson stayed focused on the game, becoming the MLB Rookie of the Year in 1947 and later a baseball legend. This graphic biography follows Robinson's time on semi-pro teams, his days in the US military, and his history-making experience with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
A Note From the Publisher
Title also available as library bound for $27.99 (978-1-5415-7816-6).
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781728402949 |
| PRICE | $8.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 32 |
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Featured Reviews
Chad H, Reviewer
This short graphic novel for kids details Jackie Robinson's life. It deals not only with how he broke the color barrier in sports but how he dealt with racism throughout his life. When he broke through with the Dodgers, he was not allowed to fight back or say a word to other players who were hurling racial slurs at him or trying to hurt him, so as not to be seen as an "angry black man". It takes a person with a lot of character to deal daily with that kind of abuse and just take it. Jackie Robinson is truly one of the finest Americans of the last 1oo years.
Words, Images, & Worlds (, Reviewer
Jackie Robinson by Blake Hoena is a professionally-crafted, visually appealing graphic novel that is well organized and delivers a powerful story. Just the kind of book that is welcome in classroom and school libraries. A very well done text.
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