Dad, Jackie, and Me (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781561453290)

Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award

A young boy and his deaf father bond over baseball as they root for Jackie Robinson and the Dodgers to win the pennant.

It was Opening Day, 1947. And every kid in Brooklyn knew this was our year. The Dodgers were going to go all the way!

In the summer of 1947, a highly charged baseball season is underway. The new first baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Jackie Robinson, is the first Black player in Major League Baseball--- and it looks like the team might have what it takes to get to the World Series.

A young boy listens eagerly to the games on the radio, using sign language to tell his deaf father about every new development. Getting into the spirit, his father begins to keep a scrapbook, clipping newspaper articles and photos about Jackie.

One day, the father has big news: they're going to Ebbets field to watch Jackie play in person! As the team draws closer to victory, the boy and his dad become more and more excited, going to every game they can-- and becoming closer themselves through their shared love of the game.

Inspired by memories of watching baseball with his own deaf father, Myron Uhlberg's story touches on the strength and determination needed to overcome prejudice, and the joy of a shared victory. Colin Bootman's realistic watercolor illustrations bring 1940s Brooklyn to life, alternating between the drama of Jackie Robinson's games and tender moments a father and son share.

In a moving Author's Note, Uhlberg explains why his father identified with Robinson and how both men worked to overcome thoughtless prejudice and to prove themselves every day of their lives.

A perfect gift for baseball lovers, readers with deaf family members, and devoted Brooklynites, wherever they may live.

"...an affecting tribute to Robinson, to a dedicated son and to a thoughtful, deep-feeling father. And, of course, to baseball."--Publishers Weekly

Author: Myron Uhlberg
ISBN-10: 1561453293
ISBN-13: 9781561453290
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
Language: English
Published: 04/03/2007
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 11.30h x 9.72w x 0.36d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 103077 / Dad, Jackie, and Me

Award: North Carolina Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Virginia Readers Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee
Award: Charlotte Award - Nominee
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee
Award: Schneider Family Book Award - Winner
Award: Florida Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Land of Enchantment Book Award - Nominee
Award: Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award - Nominee
Award: California Young Reader Medal - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2005 pg. 407
School Library Journal 05/01/2005 pg. 103
Booklist 08/01/2005 pg. 2036
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2005 pg. 292 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Kirkus Review - Children 03/01/2005 pg. 297
Publishers Weekly 02/07/2005 pg. 59