Books About Jackie Robinson · 24 titles considered

The Best Jackie Robinson Books for Kids

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Looking for excellent children's books about jackie robinson? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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Who Was Jackie Robinson?
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Jackie Robinson

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

Who Was Jackie Robinson?

By Gail Herman, Who HQ, John O'Brien (Illustrator) · Who Was . . . ? series

A biography of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in Major League Baseball, and his journey to break the color barrier

112 pages· 7,592 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,671 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005

Dad, Jackie, and Me

By Myron Uhlberg, Colin Bootman (Illustrator)

A boy and his deaf father bond over baseball, rooting for Jackie Robinson's historic season.

32 pages· 1,401 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 501 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2015

I am Jackie Robinson

A young boy grows up to become a baseball legend and a civil rights icon, breaking barriers and inspiring a nation

40 pages· 1,989 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,030 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2004

Promises to Keep

A daughter's intimate look at Jackie Robinson's groundbreaking legacy on and off the field.

64 pages· 8,356 words· Est. 56 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 361 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

The United States v. Jackie Robinson

A soldier defies segregation, facing trial for standing up for justice.

40 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 209 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2009

Testing the Ice

By Sharon Robinson, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator)

A retired legend faces his fears as his children push him to test the ice on a winter lake.

40 pages· 1,566 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 953 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999

Jackie & Me

Time-traveling Joe meets Jackie Robinson, altering his view on history and courage.

160 pages· 29,048 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,489 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2017

A Big Day for Baseball

By Mary Pope Osborne, A.G. Ford (Illustrator) · Book #29 in the Magic Tree House series

Two siblings travel back in time to 1947 to witness Jackie Robinson's first game with the Brooklyn Dodgers

96 pages· 7,661 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,154 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2010

Jackie's Gift

By Sharon Robinson, E. B. Lewis (Illustrator), E.B. Lewis (Illustrator)

A baseball legend's gift bridges cultural divides and sparks unexpected friendship.

32 pages· 1,684 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 126 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

42 Is Not Just a Number

A young black man navigates racism and segregation in America during the 1930s and 1940s, pursuing his passion for sports and fighting for equality and respect.

128 pages· 17,164 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 792 ratings
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Jackie Robinson Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about jackie robinson for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Teammates

Ages 4–7 · 1990

Breaking barriers, one game at a time.

Jackie Robinson

Ages 5–9 · 2013

Discover how Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier.

My Little Golden Book About Jackie Robinson

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Discover Jackie Robinson's groundbreaking journey in baseball and civil rights.

Baseball Trivia

Ages 8–14 · 2016

Dive into the rich history of America's beloved pastime.

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Jackie Robinson Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about jackie robinson for developing and independent readers.

The Hero Two Doors Down

Ages 8–12 · 2016

A boy's hero moves next door, challenging neighborhood prejudices.

Hand in Hand

Ages 8–12 · 2012

Discover the legacies of ten Black men who shaped American history.

What Were the Negro Leagues?

Ages 8–12 · 2019

Discover the untold impact of the Negro Leagues on baseball's history.

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Brave Like Jackie Robinson: Boys for a Better World

Ages 6–10 · 2022

Can Marty find courage like Jackie Robinson in a time-travel adventure against prejudice and peer pressure?

The Story of Jackie Robinson

Ages 6–9 · 2021

A young boy's talent challenges racial barriers in baseball.

Jackie Robinson

Ages 8–11 · 2006

Break barriers in baseball's historic moment.

Jackie Robinson

Ages 8–11 · 1999

Discover the childhoods of iconic Americans and their journeys to greatness.

Jackie Robinson

Ages 10–12 · 2010

A trailblazer shatters baseball's color barrier, igniting a legacy of equality and change.

Jackie Robinson

Ages 6–6 · 2001

A trailblazer breaks baseball's color barrier, facing immense challenges.

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