I am Jackie Robinson
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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

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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
Format
Pages
40
Words
1,989
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
610L
Themes & topics
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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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