baseball great jackie robinson would be celebrating her 100th birthday this year, if she were still alive today. To celebrate the Hall of Fame inductee who broke the color barrier when he started with the Brooklyn Dodgers, and to spark conversations in your home and classroom about inclusion and breaking down barriers, we recommend these five books, all from the only daughter of jackie, author and educator sharon robinson:
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A warm and intimate portrait of America’s sports icon, Jackie Robinson, told from the unique perspective of a unique source: her only daughter.
sharon robinson shares memories of her father, who was a noted athlete, devoted family man, and dedicated civil rights activist. Discusses the fascinating circumstances surrounding his father’s breakthrough, tells off-the-field stories of Robinson’s victories, and shares the inspiring effect he had on his family, community, and country.
the hero two doors down by sharon robinson
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Based on the true story of a Brooklyn boy who became a neighbor and friend to his hero, Jackie Robinson.
stephen satlow, a local jewish boy, is an avid brooklyn dodgers fan but a mediocre athlete at best. When Jackie Robinson moves into her predominantly Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn and befriends Steve, his status instantly changes.
Their bond deepens when Jackie makes a well-intentioned mistake. By mistake he gives Steve’s family a Christmas tree. As the tension clears, Jackie’s acceptance of the tree gift becomes a symbol of two families from different religious and cultural backgrounds finding common ground. the friendship between the two families grows over the next few decades, as massive social changes sweep the nation.
jackie’s nine: jackie robinson’s values for living by sharon robinson
This inspiring collection pays tribute to baseball legend and civil rights hero Jackie Robinson. Jackie’s daughter, Sharon, acts as a personal tour guide through the nine hard-earned, sincere values that helped her father achieve her goals. Jackie’s values are brought to life through the powerful words of other heroes and pioneers, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Oprah Winfrey, and Christopher Reeve.
jackie robinson: american hero by sharon robinson
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A biography tribute to sports and civil rights icon Jackie Robinson that comprehensively introduces her story to a new generation of young readers. This biography, complete with photographs, is both a sports story and a history lesson that introduces the sports and civil rights icon to a new generation of readers.
tasting the ice: a true story about jackie robinson by sharon robinson; illustrated by kadir nelson
Sharon Robinson shares a personal story about her father in her first picture book, illustrated by two-time honorary Caldecott artist Kadir Nelson.
jackie robinson retired from baseball and now lives in connecticut with her family. the beautiful lake on his property is the center of entertainment for everyone except jackie’s. During her first winter in the new home, Jackie must test the ice on the lake to make sure it’s safe for ice skating, but just as he’s about to declare the frozen lake safe, a terrible noise comes from downstairs. . it is then that sharon realizes why he has never seen his father in the water and that he comes to understand his father’s fears and what an amazing hero he is. In a stunning metaphor for Jackie Robinson’s legendary breaking of the color barrier in Major League Baseball, Sharon Robinson honors the memory of his extraordinary father with his warm and humorous narration.
don’t miss our live chat with sharon robinson!
On Thursday, January 31 at Noon Eastern Standard Time, we’ll be going live on Facebook to talk with Sharon about her father’s life and legacy and how his values helped inspire her to start the Breaking Down the Barriers Education Program: at sports, in life. with the mlb. tune in here!
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