In her new book, promises to keep, she shares the story of her fathers hardwon victories in baseball, business, politics, and civil rights. Daughter of baseball great jackie robinson reflects on. Jackie robinson was an outstanding athlete, a devoted family man and a dedicated civil rights activist. Jackie robinsons values to live by, and the memoir, stealing home. Feb 01, 2004 jackie robinsons daughter tells the story of her fathers life and accomplishments, paying particular attention to the profound effect he had on american culture. Praise for sharon robinson here she clearly, often eloquently, gauges the enormous impact jackie robinson had on so many lives as father, husband, athlete, and crusader for justice and equality. Introduce this text before students read promises to keep. Sharon robinson shares memories of her famous father in this warm, loving biography of the man who broke the color barrier in baseball. From the publisher sharon robinson shares memories of her famous father in this loving biography of. Branch rickey studied the reports, listened to his scouts, and talked with black. Promises to keep jackie robinson s daughter sharon, discusses her new book, promises to keep, and talks about how her father changed america.
A warm, intimate portrait of jackie robinson, americas sports ico. Though my fathers story has been told many times, 1. Join facebook to connect with sharon robinson and others you may know. Promises to keep reminds us what made him a championon and off the field. Jul 29, 2004 sharon robinson, jackie robinson s only daughter, is vice president of educational programming for major league baseball. How jackie robinson changed america, in order to provide students with a general overview into the pioneering life of jackie robinson as a legendary baseball player. Deep gratitude to the jackie robinson foundation, the library of. Promise to keep promises book 2 kindle edition by wood. Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. Terms in this set 8 familygrandparents were slavesmother was a share cropper. In the book readers learn not only about his baseball career but also about how he broke boundaries in the civil rights movement.
Written by his daughter sharon, promises to keep is a biographical text about jackie robinson and the impact he had both on baseball and american society. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Hanson for pages 14 and 15 of promises to keep by sharon robinson. Robinson writes in a straightforward style that is accessible to young readers without being condescending. Booksource is the premier trade book distributor to k12 school classrooms across the country. Sharon robinson in tulsa, ok 11 records found whitepages. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
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It is a great way to get students learning about social studies through reading. Robinson turned just a day after george wallace made his famous proclamation for segregation. The author explores the fascinating circumstances surrounding jackie robinson s breakthrough. Champions live for the moment heroes, like jackie robinson, transcend time. Each lesson plan includes a prereading, during reading, after reading, and an extension section.
A biography of baseball legend jackie robinson, the first african american to play in the major leagues, as told by his daughter. Review promises i can keep by kathryn edin and maria. We have 4123 records for sharon robinson ranging in age from 19 years old to 82 years old. A champion, he said, wins a world series or an olympic and is hoisted on the shoulders of teammates and fans. Ive been in a lot of book clubs, and i know its not always easy to get a conversation going on a book. Nov 04, 2008 the daughter of baseball pioneer jackie robinson discusses her books and her fathers legacy in kansas city, kansas. In the book promises to keep by sharon robinson, the story of jackie robinson was. Here is a page packet of questions with answers included to accompany students reading of promises to keep by sharon robinson. How jackie robinson changed america by robinson, sharon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Told from the unique perspective of robinson s only daughter, this intimate and uplifting book includes photos from the robinson family archives and family letters never before published.
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The daughter of jackie robinson, who broke race barriers when he joined the brooklyn dodgers in 1947, will speak to students about her new book, promises to keep. Ask students to consider how robinsons contributions to baseball made him a hero to many. Sharon robinson 1 1950 baseball administrator, author childhood lived in public eye 2 began nursing career 3 became an author 4 sources 5 sharon robinson 6 grew up in the public eye as the daughter of jackie robinson 7, the famous baseball player who broke the major league color b. What the mostly freeverse novel does have is a likable protagonist, great wordplay, solid teen and adult secondary characters, and a clear picture of the challenges young people face when self. Sharon robinson, daughter of baseball legend jackie robinson, is the author of several works of fiction and nonfiction. Search association for library service to children alsc. Faqcontact uscareersprivacy policyterms of useannual report.
Sharon robinson shares memories of her famous father in this loving biography of the man who made history by breaking the color barrier in baseballand taught his children that the only measure of life is the impact you have on others lives. Promise to keep promises book 2 kindle edition by wood, jessica, maggio, louisa. Aug 09, 20 sharon robinson and leonard cohen on a warm evening in paris, 15,000 people are packed into the bercy concert hall for the opening night of leonard cohens latest tour. Her photographic biography for children, promises to keep. Sharon robinson, daughter of baseball great jackie robinson, wants to talk about racial justice.
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