Jackie Robinson
Athletes Who Made a Difference

Jackie Robinson by Blake Hoena is an excellent non-fiction graphic novel! I absolutely am digging all of the great non-fiction releases lately, especially the ones with great pictures and intriguing stories. I don't know much about Jackie Robinson, so I was delighted to pick up a sports book to lear......more

This short graphic novel tells the story of Jackie Robinson's life and his start in professional baseball. The content is appropriate for older elementary kids and older. This would be a great addition to any diverse book collection. It is important for kids to learn about people who broke ground in......more

I love this series by the team focusing on the personalities which most of us would have forgotten, or whom the younger generation would not have known if it wasn't for this storybook series. Regarding Jackie, his background and family have been described well and precisely. This book describes brief......more

This graphic novel tells the story of Jackie Robinson from the time of his birth as his parents fifth child on through his many achievements and challenges. This title tells Mr. Robinson's story well. The author notes that Jackie's early years were marred by the racial tensions in his town and the ab......more