Roberto Clemente

Written by Jonah Winter · Illustrated by Raúl Colón

A boy from Puerto Rico rises to baseball fame, battling racism and becoming a humanitarian legend.

4.3 Goodreads · 312 ratings

40 pages· 1,174 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· 800L

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Bookroo's summary

In Puerto Rico, a young boy dreams of baseball greatness. Roberto Clemente's journey from poverty to Major League stardom is marked by his fight against racism and his legendary skills. As a Pittsburgh Pirates right-fielder, he leads his team to World Series victories and becomes the first Latino in the Hall of Fame. Beyond the field, Clemente's humanitarian efforts define his legacy. Discover the inspiring story of a sports icon who changed the game and the world.

From the publisher

A moving, exquisitely illustrated picture book biography of Roberto Clemente, legendary Latino baseball player, pioneer, and humanitarian. On an island called Puerto Rico, there lived a little boy who wanted only to play baseball. Although he had no money, Roberto Clemente practiced and practiced until–eventually–he made it to the Major Leagues. As a right-fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, he fought tough opponents–and even tougher racism–but with his unreal catches and swift feet, he earned his nickname, “The Great One.” He led the Pirates to two World Series, hit three-thousand hits, and was the first Latino to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. But it wasn’t just baseball that made Clemente legendary–he was was also a humanitarian dedicated to improving the lives of others.

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