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Jackie Robinson: Athletes Who Made a Difference

Hardback

Main Details

Title Jackie Robinson: Athletes Who Made a Difference
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Blake Hoena
Illustrated by David Shephard
SeriesAthletes Who Made a Difference
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 231,Width 180
ISBN/Barcode 9781541578166
ClassificationsDewey:B
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Illustrations Glossary; Index; Illustrations, color

Publishing Details

Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Graphic Universe
Publication Date 4 August 2020
Publication Country United States

Description

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.

Author Biography

Blake Hoena has written more than one hundred books for children, including an original graphic novel series, Eek & Ack, and graphic novel retellings of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Peter Pan. Blake lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with his wife, two dogs, two cats, and hundreds of comics. David Shephard is an illustrator who lives in the UK.