The Story of Jackie Robinson

The Story of Jackie Robinson is a powerful story written in a practical way to help children from all walks of life appreciate the legacy of Jackie Robinson. The story helps parents to touch challenging subjects with verbiage that little ones can understand, including introducing how life was for Black people in America during that time period. A one-of-a-kind teaching section is Jump Into The Think Tank, where children can answer questions that provoke character building and stretch their imaginations. These provide countless teaching moments for continued education, history reenactments, and sharing between readers. --Christina Garrett, runningamomathon.com As a fan of baseball and an amateur Negro League historian, I believe Ms. Thorpe does an excellent job of conveying the greatness of Jackie Robinson--the boy, the athlete, the family man, the activist, and the legend. Jackie did not just simply integrate Major League Baseball; he opened a door for fans to eventually enjoy players from all over the world. The 'think tank' additions are an excellent way to make his story relatable. There are so many jump-off points to a number of events in American history--the Great Depression, Negro League Baseball heroes, World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, and of course, the integration of Major League Baseball. I look forward to sharing this with every parent of a young reader that I know. --Belinda J. Bullard, MBA, owner and founder of A Blessed Heritage Educational Resources, http: //blessedheritage.com