Library's review
This author/illustrator brings to life the dream of a boy in an era of segregation. With Jackie Robinson as a role model, Aaron journeys from Negro Leagues to the minors, and finally to the majors. Author’s Note, Aaron’s Baseball Statistics, Bibliography.
Genres
Publication
Candlewick (2010), Edition: Illustrated, 40 pages
Description
A picture book biography of African-American baseball player Hank Aaron.
Awards
Lupine Award (Honor — Juvenile/Young Adult — 2010)
Orbis Pictus Award (Recommended Title — 2011)
Great Lakes Great Reads Award (2010-01 — 2010)
South Carolina Book Awards (Nominee — Children's Book Award — 2013)
CCBC Choices (2011)
Teacher Favorites Award (2011)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Informational Books for Younger Readers — 2010)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
40
Physical description
40 p.; 12.14 inches
ISBN
0763632244 / 9780763632243
DDC/MDS
| 796.357092 |
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