I am Jackie Robinson

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What is I am Jackie Robinson about?

Jackie Robinson loved baseball, but the rules of his time barred Black players from joining the best teams. Refusing to accept unfair treatment, Jackie worked hard, showed remarkable courage and became the first Black player in Major League Baseball. His achievements helped challenge segregation and opened doors for generations of athletes. This lively picture-book biography explores Jackie’s childhood, sporting talent and determination, with illustrations, photographs, key dates and fascinating facts about the hero who changed American history.

About the author

Brad Meltzer is an American author who writes exciting books for children and adults. He is best known for the Ordinary People Change the World series, including I Am Amelia Earhart and I Am Abraham Lincoln. Created with illustrator Chris Eliopoulos, these colourful books show how famous people were once children, too, and inspire readers to be brave and kind.