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This biography tells the story of the most influential baseball player of all time who broke the color barrier

“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.”

This biography tells the story of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play Major League Baseball. The book emphasizes his bravery, character, and the struggles he overcame to break the color barrier in sports.

A teacher could use this story to teach about the historical figure Jackie Robinson in his life. Students could research Jackie Robinson, his accomplishments afterwards.

“Those childhood games were some of the only times I wasn‘t judged by my skin. “

Week 9: Historical Fiction! Love the illustrations and style of this book. This could be really entertaining for children, especially those who like sports. Published in 2015.

Genre: Biography
This is a story that depicts the life of Jackie Robinson and his love for sports, and how he coped with racism and segregation throughout his childhood.

I like how parts of this story is told with “conversation bubbles” and told in the perspective of Jackie Robinson‘s life. This makes it more real and believable.

“‘I‘ll give you a quarter to go sleep in your room.‘ ‘Not a chance, it‘s better in here!‘”

This picture book biography was such a page turner! With fun word bubbles for more details and awesome illustrations, this book was not just fun to look at but full of information! Brad Meltzer portrays Jackie not just as a spotless hero and ball player, but as a kid who didn‘t always have food, didn‘t always make good choices, and had to preserver through fear in order to make history. I will be keeping an eye out for more of these gems!

I can go on and on about the amazing uses of this book in a classes! This B picture book describes the hard time Jackie Robinson went through as a baseball player and a segregated time period. DR would be a serious yet engaging way to have the class understand the importance of what he did. UDL 9.3 and ESOL: 3

Who doesn't love the Jackie Robinson rotunda at #CitiField? We bought the Brad Meltzer book when we went to Cooperstown.

I am Jackie Robinson by Brad Meltzer is a story that gives great insight! It explains interesting facts like his middle name being Roosevelt based off of President Teddy Roosevelt. For anyone that looks up to Jackie Robinson or has interest in baseball this would be a great read! Also it has amazing illustrations that will grab any readers attention! http://bradmeltzer.com/TV-Kids-and-More/I-Am-Jackie-Robinson #UCFLAE3414sp17

This is the second book in the 'Ordinary People Change the World' series I've read. I can't recommend them highly enough. The drawings are great, the history is well researched, and it's inspiring for both children and adults. Lovely books!
This particular book mentions that they had help from Jackie's daughter, Sharon, to ensure they did her father's story justice. ❤️

Can't wait to read these to my nephew! What a cute series!

Inspiring story about Jackie Robinson being brave, leading by example, and changing the world.