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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2015 · Est. 16 min read-aloud
I am Jackie Robinson
Written by Brad Meltzer · Illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos
Part of the Ordinary People Change the World series
A young boy grows up to become a baseball legend and a civil rights icon, breaking barriers and inspiring a nation
4.5 Goodreads · 1,031 ratings
40 pages· 1,989 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud· 610L
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Bookroo's summary
Jackie Robinson loved baseball, but racial barriers kept him from the best teams. In a time of inequality, his courage led him to become the first Black Major League player, transforming sports history. Discover how his bravery paved the way for equality, inspiring generations to dream big. This engaging biography, filled with comic-style illustrations and key life moments, invites young readers to explore the legacy of a true hero. Will Jackie's story inspire the next generation of trailblazers?
From the publisher
A Black History Month-timed entry in the best-selling series follows the heroic story of baseball star Jackie Robinson, describing, in text and comic thought bubbles, his childhood, early ambitions and barrier-breaking achievements. By the best-selling author of Heroes for My Son.
At a glance
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- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 1,989
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 610L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.4
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 171148
Publication
- Published
- August 1, 2023
- First published
- January 8, 2015
- Publisher
- Rocky Pond Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780593619193
- LCCN
- 2014017473
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