Dad, Jackie, and Me
by Uhlberg, Myron
NCTE Notable Children's Books in the LanIRA's Teachers' Choice AwardSchneider Family AwardHistorical FictionParents & Parental FiguresDaughters, Sons, & Nonbinary OffspringNCSS/CBC Notable Social StudiesCrown/Lamplighter Nominee
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AR Book Level
3.8
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
1,939
Interest Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Genre
Fiction
AR Quiz #
103077 EN
About this book
Set in Brooklyn in 1947, this picture book follows a young boy who learns about discrimination and tolerance while sharing his love of baseball with his deaf father. Their excitement for the Dodgers' new first baseman, Jackie Robinson, becomes a way to explore themes of inclusion and perseverance. The story blends a personal family relationship with a historic moment, showing how a shared passion can bridge differences. It offers early readers a glimpse into a pivotal era while celebrating the bond between father and child.