The Story of Jackie Robinson
An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
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The Story of Jackie Robinson
Narrated by:
David Edwards
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Narrated by:
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David Edwards
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Andrea Thorpe
About this listen
Jackie Robinson was the first Black Major League Baseball player and an important civil rights leader. Before he made history as a pioneer in sports, Jackie was a hardworking kid who loved to play all kinds of ball games. When Jackie was growing up, Black and white sports players in the United States were not treated the same way. He used his amazing baseball talent to help bring all players together and work toward ending the unfair treatment of Black players. Explore how Jackie went from being a thoughtful young boy growing up in California to an American role model and activist.
- Independent reading—This Jackie Robinson biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can listen and learn on their own.
- Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Jackie's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
- A lasting legacy—Explore how Jackie Robinson made the world a better place for future generations, including you!
How will Jackie’s hard work and dedication inspire you?
Discover activists, artists, and athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Misty Copeland, Simone Biles, Babe Ruth, Ella Fitzgerald, and Kamala Harris.
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