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Promises To Keep: How Jackie Robinson Changed America

ISBN: 0439425921

Title: Promises To Keep: How Jackie Robinson Changed America

Author: Sharon Robinson

KDL Description:

A biography of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in the major leagues, as told by his daughter.
Lexile Level: 1030
Guided Reading Level: W

Amazon Description:

Sharon Robinson shares memories of her famous father in this warm loving biography of the man who broke the color barrier in baseball. Jackie Robinson was an outstanding athlete, a devoted family man and a dedicated civil rights activist. The author explores the fascinating circumstances surrounding Jackie Robinson’s breakthrough. She also tells the off-the-field story of Robinson’s hard-won victories and the inspiring effect he had on his family, his community . . . his country! Includes never-before-published letters by Jackie Robinson, as well as photos from the Robinson family archives.