1919-1972

A fatherless white boy, who shares with an old black man an enthusiasm for the Brooklyn Dodgers and first baseman, Jackie Robinson, takes a ball autographed by Jackie to his elderly friend's death bed.

Details the life and career of legendary baseball star Jackie Robinson--the first professional African American baseball player. Also features profiles of notable people in Robinson's professional and social circle.

"In January of 1963, Sharon Robinson turned thirteen the night before George Wallace declared on national television 'segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever' in his inauguration for governor of Alabama. That was the start of a year that would become one of the most pivotal years in the history of America. As the daughter of Jackie Robinson, Sharon had incredible access to some of the most important events of the era, including her family hosting several fundraisers for Martin Luther King Jr. at their home in Connecticut, other Civil Rights heroes of the day calling Jackie Robinson for advice and support, and even attending the March on Washington for Freedom and Jobs. But Sharon was also dealing with her own personal problems like going through puberty, being one of the only black children in her wealthy Connecticut neighborhood, and figuring out her own role in the fight for equality. This memoir follows Sharon as she goes through that incredible year of her life"--.

Tells the life story of African-American baseball player Jackie Robinson in graphic novel format, describing the role he played in the bridging of racial divides in twentieth-century America.

Offers a fictional biography that emphasizes the childhood of Jackie Robinson; discussing his encounters with racism, family life, interest in sports, role models, and beginning of his baseball career.

A biography of Jackie Robinson, the first Black player in major-league baseball.

A brief biography of Jackie Robinson written in graphic novel format, who in 1947, broke the color barrier and became the first African-American to play major league baseball.

Examines the life of Jackie Robinson and tells how he faced the challenges of being the first African-American player in major league baseball.

Offer a biography that emphasizes the childhood of Jackie Robinson; discussing his encounters with racism, family life, interest in sports, role models, and beginning of his baseball career.

A biography of Jackie Robinson, who was the first African American baseball player in National League of Major League Baseball.