Jackie Robinson web links 

 

Sharon Robinson 

Jackie Robinson's daughter Sharon has captivated readers with her memoir Stealing Home (Harper Colllins Publishers, 1996), her recounting of growing up in the public eye, and Jackie’s Nine (Scholastic, 2001), a book for young readers about the nine heartfelt, hard-won values that helped her father, Jackie Robinson, achieve his goals, romance novel, Still The Storm (Genesis Press, 2002). Her photographic biography for children, Promises to Keep: How Jackie Robinson Changed America (Scholastic, 2004) received rave reviews. Safe At Home, her first fiction novel for young readers (Scholastic, 2006).  And Slam Dunk, her first venture into basketball and its impact on youth (Scholastic, 2007).

Jackie Robinson Educational Program at the Hall of Fame

Civil Rights: Before You Could Say "Jackie Robinson," an extensive video conference module developed by the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.  A wealth of material targeted at grades K-12.

Civil Rights: Before You Can Say Jackie Robinson

The ultimate videconference from the National Baseball Hall of Fame with Jackie Robinson's career as the vehicle to education.  This comprehensive learning module includes lesson plans, enrichment and interactive activities.

More Information:
Jackie Robinson's Major League Statistics

Jackie Robinson’s Photo Gallery from The Sporting News

The New York Times celebrates the 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's Major League Debut

The Library of Congress & Jackie Robinson

My Hero