This biography by jackie robinson s daughter combines her words with his letters and family photos to paint a vivid portrait of one of the most famous baseball. Promises to keep how jackie robinson changed america. Sharon robinson shares memories of her famous father in this warm loving biography of the man who broke the color barrier in baseball. Introduce students to this powerful figure in both the sports world and the civil rights movement with these fiction and nonfiction books. The sequel to safe at home and a highinterest sports novel from the author of promises to keep. First scholastic paperback printing, february 2005. Promises to keep is a biography about jackie robinson, written by his daughter sharon. Includes neverbeforepublished letters by jackie robinson, as well as photos from the robinson family archives. Jackie robinson is one of our great national heroes. How jackie robinson changed america by sharon robinson on april 12, 1947, my father, jack roosevelt robinson, stepped out of the. Jackie robinsons values to live by offers an affectionate profile of her father who, she writes, taught me to flip pancakes, hit a baseball. Introduce this text before students read promises to keep.
Historical picture book 2this is a book about the life of jackie robinson told through the eyes of his daughter. Jackie robinson was more than just a great baseball player. Jackie robinsons values to live by, and the memoir, stealing home. An autobiography of jackie robinson i am jackie robinson ordinary people change the world who was jackie robinson. Sharon robinson at orlando public library writers block. Jackie robinson s values to live by and promises to keep. Due to covid19 stay at home orders and national social distancing guidelines, we have suspended shipping through april 30, 2020. He and his father stefan always get into arguments because his father has no job and. Sharon robinson allows the readers to enter a very personal place into the life of her father. Under the same sun by sharon robinson picture book the.
And in 2005, jackie robinson became only the fourth athlete in our nations history to be awarded the congressional gold medal, congress highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions. The author explores the fascinating circumstances surrounding jackie robinson s breakthrough. Sharon robinson tells about her famous father in his many roles, which extended far beyond his extraordinary skill and success as a ballplayer, in this compelling biography. Promises to keep reminds us what made him a championon and off the field. How jackie robinson changed america by sharon robinson online at alibris. Of course, she stresses all the positive aspects of her fathers character, but this is not meant to be a completely. How jackie robinson changed america robinson, sharon on. Sep 14, 20 sharon robinson shares memories of her famous father in this biography of the man who broke the color barrier in baseball. Jackie robinson was an outstanding athlete, a devoted. He was marking a moment in history as the first africanamerican to participate in professional team sports in any of the nationals major leagues or associations. How jackie robinson changed america, offers a solid first novel about a likable 10yearold who comes.
In this lively sequel to safe at home, elijah jumper breeze is settling into his new home in harlemthough it hasnt been easy since his father died and his mother moved them from the suburbs. Jackie robinson s commitment to social change is framed by a brief history of blacks in the united states and an account of the work that continues in his name. The author of several nonfiction books about her father, jackie robinson promises to keep. How jackie robinson changed america on april 15, 1947, jackie robinson left the brooklyn dodgers dugout and assumed his position as first baseman. As the 20th centurys first african american to play for a major league baseball team, he changed the sportand race relations in americaforever. Mar 01, 20 sharon robinson, daughter of baseball legend jackie robinson, is the author of several works of fiction and nonfiction. Jul 29, 2004 sharon robinson, jackie robinsons only daughter, is vice president of educational programming for major league baseball. Sharon robinson shares memories of her famous father in this warm, loving biography of the man who broke the color barrier in baseball. How jackie robinson changed america by robinson, sharon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. How jackie robinson changed america from the worlds largest community of readers. How jackie robinson changed america by robinson at over 30 bookstores. The book no promises in the wind by irene hunt was about a young boys struggle to survive during the depression in the u.
How jackie robinson changed america, in order to provide students with a general overview into the pioneering life of jackie robinson as a legendary baseball player. Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide robinson, sharon, 1950, promises to keep. In her new book, promises to keep, she shares the story of her fathers hardwon victories in baseball, business, politics, and civil rights. How jackie robinson changed america hardcover february 1, 2004. Apr 01, 2010 jackie robinson s daughter weaves interesting narrative about her fathers baseball career, family life and political activism with beautiful photographs and handwritten correspondence to create an unforgettable read. How jackie robinson changed america how jackie robinson changed. Jackie robinson s values to live by offers an affectionate profile of her father who, she writes, taught me to flip pancakes, hit a baseball, question political leaders, solve problems, and keep promises. Robinson writes in a straightforward style that is accessible to young readers without being condescending.
Ask students to consider how robinsons contributions to baseball made him a hero to many. How jackie robinson changed america in the year of the boar and jackie robinson jackie robinson baseball superstars. Jackie robinson s plaque from the baseball hall of fame. Our booksource team is working remotely and available to answer questions, create price quotes and place book orders. On this page you can read or download promises to keep jackie robinson questions in pdf format. A warm, intimate portrait of jackie robinson, americas sports ico. She has also written several widely praised nonfiction books about her father, including jackie s nine. How jackie robinson changed america in this wonderful biography,sharon robinson shares her father with us as a daughter who held her father in high regard not only for his achievements in breaking the color barrier in baseball, but also for his hard won victories in politics, busines, civil rights and as a family man. Jackie robinson made so many things possible for athletes and. How jackie robinson changed america, hardcover by robinson, sharon, isbn 0439425921, isbn 9780439425926, brand new, free shipping in the us written by the daughter of this famed athlete and complete with period photos and letters, a biography offers an intimate look at the life and accomplishments of this historic figure who was the first africanamerican baseball player in the national league, noted civil rights activist, and family man. Jackie robinson was an outstanding athlete, a devoted family man and a dedicated civil rights activist. It was a defining moment for baseballand for america. The author explores the circumstances surrounding jackie robinson s breakthrough.
Promises to keep reminds us what made him a champion on and off the field. How jackie robinson changed america by sharon robinson at indigo. Mlk came to the home of jackie robinson for a jazz concertfund raiser for the southern christian leadership committee. Jackie robinson s values to live by offers an affectionate profile of her father who, she writes, taught me to flip pancakes, hit a baseball.
Sharon robinson, daughter of baseball legend jackie robinson, is the author of several works of fiction and nonfiction. Told from the unique perspective of robinsons only daughter, this intimate and uplifting book includes photos from the robinson family archieves and family letters never before published. A biography of baseball legend jackie robinson, the first african american to play in the major leagues, as told by his daughter. A warm, intimate portrait of jackie robinson, america s sports icon, told from the unique perspective of a unique insider. Robinson is the subject of poetry and library shelfs of books, hollywood films and broadway musicals. If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. Told from the unique perspective of robinsons only daughter, this intimate and uplifting book includes photos from the robinson family archives and family letters never before published. Feb 01, 2004 jackie robinsons daughter tells the story of her fathers life and accomplishments, paying particular attention to the profound effect he had on american culture. This biography by jackie robinsons daughter combines her words with his letters and family. Hook your students this is a biography of the first african american to play major league baseball.
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