Ordinary People Change World: I Am Jackie Robinson GN (2023 Dial Books) By Brad Meltzer comic books
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Published Aug 2023 by Dial Books.$6.95
$5.49
1st printing. Written by Brad Meltzer. Art and cover by Chris Eliopoulos. Now in paperback, here is the story of groundbreaking baseball player Jackie Robinson, part of the New York Times-bestselling series of biographies of heroes for ages 5 to 9. This title features Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play Major League Baseball. His bravery made history, leading the way to equality in all sports in America. Each picture book in this series is a biography of a significant historical figure, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that made the person heroic. The heroes are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.
