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Child of the dream : a memoir of 1963 / Sharon Robinson.

Summary:

"In January of 1963, Sharon Robinson turned thirteen the night before George Wallace declared on national television 'segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever' in his inauguration for governor of Alabama. That was the start of a year that would become one of the most pivotal years in the history of America. As the daughter of Jackie Robinson, Sharon had incredible access to some of the most important events of the era, including her family hosting several fundraisers for Martin Luther King Jr. at their home in Connecticut, other Civil Rights heroes of the day calling Jackie Robinson for advice and support, and even attending the March on Washington for Freedom and Jobs. But Sharon was also dealing with her own personal problems like going through puberty, being one of the only black children in her wealthy Connecticut neighborhood, and figuring out her own role in the fight for equality. This memoir follows Sharon as she goes through that incredible year of her life"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781338282801
  • ISBN: 1338282808
  • Physical Description: 227 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates, 6 unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: New York : Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2019.

Content descriptions

Target Audience Note:
Ages: 8 to 12.
Grades: 4 to 6.
Subject: Robinson, Sharon, 1950- > Childhood and youth > Juvenile literature.
Robinson, Jackie, 1919-1972 > Family > Juvenile literature.
African American girls > Connecticut > Stamford > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Coming of age > Connecticut > Stamford > Juvenile literature.
African Americans > Civil rights > History > 20th century > Juvenile literature.
Stamford (Conn.) > Race relations > History > 20th century > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Autobiographies.

Available copies

  • 24 of 26 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 0 of 2 copies available at McDowell County Public Library.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Marion Library 973.92 ROB (Text) 37810435366835 Adult Nonfiction Checked out 05/09/2025
Marion Library JUV BIO ROB (Text) 37810435765168 Juvenile Biography Checked out 05/19/2025