Q: What is Jackie Robinson about?

In an era of discrimination, Jack Roosevelt \\\"Jackie\\\" Robinson broke Major League Baseball's race barrier. Before Robinson took his place at first base, the majors discriminated against African-American athletes, denying them a chance to compete. Despite facing harassment from fans and other players, Robinson stayed focused on the game, becoming the MLB Rookie of the Year in 1947 and later a baseball legend. This graphic biography follows Robinson's time on semi-pro teams, his days in the US military, and his history-making experience with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

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What is Jackie Robinson about?

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In an era of discrimination, Jack Roosevelt \"Jackie\" Robinson broke Major League Baseball's race barrier. Before Robinson took his place at first base, the majors discriminated against African-American athletes, denying them a chance to compete. Despite facing harassment from fans and other players, Robinson stayed focused on the game, becoming the MLB Rookie of the Year in 1947 and later a baseball legend. This graphic biography follows Robinson's time on semi-pro teams, his days in the US military, and his history-making experience with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

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What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Jackie Robinson?

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Graphic novels, Comic books, Manga, Cartoons > Comics (Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga etc): genres > Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Memoirs, true stories and non-fiction

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Where can I read a sample of Jackie Robinson?

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Is Jackie Robinson part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

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Yes it is a part of series Athletes Who Made a Difference

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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Jackie Robinson?

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Blake Hoena

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Who is the Publisher of the book Jackie Robinson?

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Lerner Publishing Group

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