Just in time for the major motion picture release, discover everything you wanted to know about Jackie Robinson
To tie- in with the April 2013 release of the movie 42, the life story of Jackie Robinson, this full-color comprehensive biography will feature everything there is to know about this inspiring American hero. The movie, featuring high-profile actors such as Harrison Ford, Christopher Meloni, and T.R. Knight, explores Robinson's history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey. The biography will explore what led up to Robinson's signing and what happened after. As the first black man to play major league baseball, his progress monumentally influenced the desegregation of baseball. Because of this, Robinson became an icon for not only the sport of baseball, but also for the civil -rights movement. Featuring photos throughout, this biography will be a sports tale and a history lesson. It will coincide with the movie and also provide many more Robinson details, introducing him to a new generation of readers.

An incredible memoir from Sharon Robinson about one of the most important years of the civil rights movement. In January 1963, Sharon Robinson turns thirteen the night before George Wallace declares on national television segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever in his inauguration speech as governor of Alabama. It is the beginning of a year that will change the course of American history. As the daughter of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, Sharon has opportunities that most people would never dream of experiencing. Her family hosts multiple fund-raisers at their home in Connecticut for the work that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is doing. Sharon sees her first concert after going backstage at the Apollo Theater. And her whole family attends the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. But things don't always feel easy for Sharon. She is one of the only Black children in her wealthy Connecticut neighborhood. Her older brother, Jackie Robinson Jr., is having a hard time trying to live up to his father's famous name, causing some rifts in the family. And Sharon feels isolated-struggling to find her role in the civil rights movement that is taking place across the country. This is the story of how one girl finds her voice in the fight for justice and equality.

Based on the true story of a boy in Brooklyn who became neighbors and friends with his hero, Jackie Robinson. Stephen Satlow is an eight-year-old boy living in Brooklyn, New York, which means he only cares about one thing-the Dodgers. Steve and his father spend hours reading the sports pages and listening to games on the radio. Aside from an occasional run-in with his teacher, life is pretty simple for Steve.But then Steve hears a rumor that an African American family is moving to his all-Jewish neighborhood. It's 1948 and some of his neighbors are against it. Steve knows this is wrong. His hero, Jackie Robinson, broke the color barrier in baseball the year before.Then it happens -- Steve's new neighbor is none other than Jackie Robinson! Steve is beyond excited about living two doors down from the Robinson family. He can't wait to meet Jackie. This is going to be the best baseball season yet! How many kids ever get to become friends with their hero?

"Breaking Free" is a personal testimony of faith and modern medicine and how together they can oftentimes bring forth healing and the return of complete health. It is a step-by-step journey of one woman's detour in her, battling cancer two times in the same year and her determination to move forward regardless of the circumstances she was about to endure.

"Hi, my name is Rudy and I'm a dog. I am two years old. I'm actually fourteen years old in human years. Boy, have I got a story to tell you. I've learned many human words in my two years of living around people, so I'll tell my story to you in people language so that you can understand it. I must get the message out! I must save the animals! You can make a difference by reading my story and telling others what you have learned!"

Author Sharon Robinson delights readers with the story "Runaway Rudy." A happy-go-lucky young dog that loves his home, Rudy feels the need to leave it so he can help the homeless animals that live at the Dekalb County Animal Shelter. Told from Rudy's point of view, "Runaway Rudy" explores the thoughtful canine's life, from his beginnings on the farm, his tormented days as Henry's pet and his triumphant return into the loving arms of his family. Throughout his adventure, Rudy makes many new and wonderful friends, and his trust in mankind is restored.

"Runaway Rudy" is a useful resource for helping young readers to understand the plight of homeless animals and how adopting one dog--regardless of size or age--can make a difference.

A biography of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in the major leagues, as told by his daughter.