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Robinson, Sharon, 1950-

Robinson, Sharon

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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. "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"--

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Non Fiction

Non Fiction

JB ROBINSON

Wake County Public Libraries

Cary Regional
Duraleigh Road Community
Holly Springs Community
Middle Creek Community
Morrisville Community
North Regional
Northeast Regional
Oberlin Regional
Richard B. Harrison Community
Southeast Regional
Southgate Community
West Regional

9781338282801

2019

Scholastic Press

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African American girls -- Connecticut -- Stamford -- Biography
African American girls -- Connecticut -- Stamford -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
African Americans -- Civil rights -- History -- 20th century
African Americans -- Civil rights -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature
Autobiographies
Coming of age -- Connecticut -- Stamford
Coming of age -- Connecticut -- Stamford -- Juvenile literature
Robinson, Jackie, -- 1919-1972 -- Family
Robinson, Jackie, -- 1919-1972 -- Family -- Juvenile literature
Robinson, Sharon, -- 1950- -- Childhood and youth
Robinson, Sharon, -- 1950- -- Childhood and youth -- Juvenile literature
Stamford (Conn.) -- Race relations -- History -- 20th century
Stamford (Conn.) -- Race relations -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature

Child of the dream : a memoir of 1963

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

Child of the dream

a memoir of 1963

African American girls
African Americans
Childhood and youth
Civil rights
Coming of age
Family
History
Race relations
Robinson, Jackie
Robinson, Sharon