About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts noticing unfairness in the world or needs a real life example of how to handle bullying with quiet strength. This immersive biography goes beyond baseball stats to show the incredible emotional discipline Jackie Robinson needed to break the color barrier. It explores themes of justice, perseverance, and the personal cost of being a pioneer. Written for the 8 to 12 age group, the narrative format makes history feel like an active, unfolding story. It is an ideal choice for parents who want to discuss civil rights through a lens of sports and personal character. It helps children understand that standing up for what is right often requires more internal courage than physical strength.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals directly and honestly with systemic racism and segregation. It depicts verbal abuse and the threat of physical violence. The approach is secular and historical, with a realistic but triumphant resolution that acknowledges the struggle while celebrating the breakthrough.
