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A review by geekwayne
Jackie Robinson: Athletes Who Made a Difference by Blake Hoena
4.0
'Jackie Robinson: Athletes Who Made A Difference' by Blake Hoena with art by David Shephard is a graphic novel biography for younger readers.
In a young reader accessible graphic novel, we are told the story of Jackie Robinson. Along the way, we learn his older brother medalled in the same Olympics as Jesse Owens, and that Jackie was a phenom at many sports, but since he was black, he was discriminated against. He was given a chance to change things, and it wasn't easy, but he did it.
It's a pretty straightforward biography, but still manages to cover a lot of ground. The art works well for a biography, and this is the kind of graphic novel I would have liked as a young history buff.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Lerner Publishing House and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
In a young reader accessible graphic novel, we are told the story of Jackie Robinson. Along the way, we learn his older brother medalled in the same Olympics as Jesse Owens, and that Jackie was a phenom at many sports, but since he was black, he was discriminated against. He was given a chance to change things, and it wasn't easy, but he did it.
It's a pretty straightforward biography, but still manages to cover a lot of ground. The art works well for a biography, and this is the kind of graphic novel I would have liked as a young history buff.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Lerner Publishing House and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.