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Call him Jack : the story of Jackie Robinson, Black freedom fighter Cover Image Book Book

Call him Jack : the story of Jackie Robinson, Black freedom fighter / Yohuru Williams and Michael G. Long.

Williams, Yohuru, 1971- (author.). Long, Michael G., (author.).

Summary:

"An enthralling, eye-opening portrayal of this barrier-breaking American hero as a lifelong, relentlessly proud fighter for Black justice and civil rights"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780374389956
  • ISBN: 0374389950
  • Physical Description: 228 pages : black and white illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York [New York] : Farrar Straus Giroux, 2022.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers"--Title page verso.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-211) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Our words -- Part I, Foundations: Taking the freedom train ; Throwing stones ; Stoking the fire ; Tarring Jim Crow -- Part II, From college to the Army: Snatching sacks ; Banding with Black Bulldogs ; Resisting arrest ; Falling in love ; Fighting the Army -- Part III, Baseball: Fueling the Negro Leagues ; Staring at Rickey ; Crushing the minors ; Becoming Jackie again ; Controlling his temper ; Straightening his back ; Kicking Jackie ; Winning the World Series -- Part IV, Civil rights: Marching for integrated schools ; Extinguishing hatred ; Backing the Birmingham students ; Marching on Washington ; Warring with Malcolm X ; Crashing the white man's party -- Part V, Patriotism and family: Defending peace and war ; Refusing to fly the flag ; Heading home -- Extra-inning facts -- Things to think about -- Timeline.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 10-14. Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers.
Grades 4-6. Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers.

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