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Bushel & Peck Books Black History Heroes: Jackie Robinson: Breaking Barriers: The Story of MLB's First Black Star

Black History Heroes: Jackie Robinson: Breaking Barriers: The Story of MLB's First Black Star

By Dean Burrell

$9.99

Publication Date: August 11, 2026

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Ages 7 to 10, Grades 2 to 5

Black History Heroes: Jackie Robinson shows the power of courage, strength, and character in a dynamic biography for kids.

Black History Heroes shares the lives and inspirations of black men and women who changed the world, yesterday, today, and for tomorrow.

Jackie Robinson was the first Black player in Major League Baseball, the first Black TV analyst for the sport, and the first Black vice president of an American corporation. Through his character, commitment to nonviolence, and exceptional talents, Robinson transformed baseball and significantly influenced almost every aspect of American sports and culture.

About the Author

Dean Burrell is a longtime sports fan who grew up watching the greats compete at the old Candlestick Park in San Francisco. A resident of Northern California, Dean is fortunate enough to have a boss who doesn't notice when he sneaks out of work to catch a day game (but don’t tell!).

Ariyana Taylor—also known as Fumisketchies—is a freelance illustrator and character designer based in Brooklyn, New York. In 2020, she graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in illustration. Since then, she has illustrated for both small businesses and larger animation companies, including Titmouse, Netflix, and Bent Image Lab.

Format: Paperback

Pages: 104

Publisher: Bushel & Peck Books

Publication Date: August 11, 2026

ISBN: 9781638193180

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