Overview
Black History Heroes: Jackie Robinson shows the power of grit, perseverance, and character in a dynamic biography for kids.
Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball, the first black TV analyst for baseball, and the first black vice president of an American corporation. Through his character, use of nonviolence, and his many talents, Robinson changed baseball, sports, and significantly influenced almost every aspect of American life and culture.
An inspiration to millions, the life of Jackie Robinson is indeed proof that Black history matters.
Black History Heroes shares the lives and inspirations of black men and women who changed the world, yesterday, today, and for tomorrow.
★ “This empowering and engaging middle grade biography series about Black changemakers gets off to a strong start.....Strongly recommended for juvenile nonfiction collections.”—School Library Journal, starred review of Black History Heroes: Chadwick Boseman
★ “The book beautifully chronicles Boseman's struggles and triumphs….Readers will be enraptured with this magnificent tribute to the life of Chadwick Boseman, who was a true hero that anyone could look up to.”—Booklist, starred review of Black History Heroes: Chadwick Boseman
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