Jackie & Me
Jackie & Me by Dan Gutman is an illustrated book published by HarperCollins on February 2, 2000. This 160-page work follows Joe Stoshack, a young boy tasked with writing a report on an influential African American figure. Utilizing his unique ability to travel through time with the help of old baseball cards, Joe embarks on a journey to meet Jackie Robinson, the legendary baseball player who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball.
In this engaging narrative, readers will explore themes of history, identity, and courage as Joe’s adventure leads him to a deeper understanding of the past. The story intertwines elements of juvenile fiction with historical context, allowing young readers to connect with significant events and figures in American history. Through Joe’s experiences, the book presents a unique perspective on the challenges faced by African Americans in the 20th century, particularly in the realm of sports and recreation.
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Like every other kid in his class, Joe Stoscack has to write a report on an African American who’s made an important contribution to society. Unlike every other kid in his class, Joe has a special talent: with the help of old baseball cards, he can travel through time. So for his report, Joe decides to go back to meet one of the greatest baseball players ever, Jackie Robinson, to find out what it was like to be the man who broke baseball’s color barrier. Joe plans on writing a prize-winning report. But he doesn’t plan on a trip that will for a short time change the color of his skin — and forever change his view of history and his definition of
01-02 Golden Sower Award Masterlist (YA Cat.) and 00 Pennsylvania Keystone to Reading Book Award (Intermed. Cat.)
Like every other kid in his class, Joe Stoshack has to write a report on an African American who’s made an important contribution to society. Unlike every other kid in his class, Joe has a special talent: with the help of old baseball cards, he can travel through time. So for his report, Joe decides to go back to meet one of the greatest baseball players ever, Jackie Robinson, to find out what it was like to be the man who broke baseball’s color barrier. Joe plans on writing a prize-winning report. But he doesn’t plan on a trip that will for a short time change the color of his skin–and forever change his view of history and his definition of courage.
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