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Roberto Clemente

Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates

Illustrated by Raúl Colón
LIST PRICE $8.99

About The Book

A moving, exquisitely illustrated picture book biography of Roberto Clemente, legendary Latino baseball player, pioneer, and humanitarian.

On an island called Puerto Rico, there lived a little boy who wanted only to play baseball. Although he had no money, Roberto Clemente practiced and practiced until—eventually—he made it to the Major Leagues. As a right-fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, he fought tough opponents—and even tougher racism—but with his unreal catches and swift feet, he earned his nickname, "The Great One." He led the Pirates to two World Series, hit three-thousand hits, and was the first Latino to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. But it wasn't just baseball that made Clemente legendary—he was was also a humanitarian dedicated to improving the lives of others.

About The Author

Photo courtesy of the author

Jonah Winter is the award-winning author of more than forty nonfiction picture books that promote environmental awareness and social and racial justice. Among them are The Snow ManThe Little Owl & the Big Tree: A Christmas StoryOilThe Secret ProjectRuth Bader Ginsburg: The Case of R.B.G. vs. InequalityMy Name is James Madison HemingsBarackThe Founding Fathers!; and Lillian’s Right to Vote, a Jane Addams Children’s Book Award recipient and Kirkus Prize finalist.

About The Illustrator

Photography by Gail Gaynin / Morgan Gaynin Inc.

Raúl Colón has illustrated several highly acclaimed picture books including the New York Times bestselling Angela and the Baby Jesus by Frank McCourt and Susanna Reich’s José! Born to Dance, which received a starred review in Booklist. Mr. Colón lived in Puerto Rico as a young boy and now resides in New City, New York, with his family.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers (March 4, 2008)
  • Length: 40 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781416950820
  • Grades: P - 3
  • Ages: 4 - 8
  • Fountas & Pinnell™ P These books have been officially leveled by using the F&P Text Level Gradient™ Leveling System

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Awards and Honors

  • ALA Notable Children's Books
  • CCBC Choices (Cooperative Children's Book Council)
  • Kansas NEA Reading Circle List PrimaryTitle
  • Bank Street Best Books of the Year
  • CBC/NCSS Notable Children's Book in Social Studies
  • Land of Enchantment RoadRunner Award Nominee (NM)
  • Americas Award Commended Title
  • Land of Enchantment RoadRunner Award (NM)
  • Storytelling World Award Honor Book, "Stories for Young Listeners"
  • International Latino Book Award Honorable Mention

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