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Llamenme Roberto! : Roberto Clemente Alza LA Voz Por Los Latinos

Author: Alonso, Nathalie

Follett Number: 2600EFX
Audience: Upper Elementary
Publisher: Calkins Creek, un sello editorial de Astra Books for Young Readers, 2024
Format: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
ISBN-13: 978-1-66268-091-5
ISBN-10: 1-66268-091-0
LCCN: 2023-920489
Dewey: 796.357
Classifications: Biography; Nonfiction

Subjects:
Baseball Players
Baseball Social Aspects United States
Baseball United States History 20th Century
Biographies
Black People Segregation
Clemente, Roberto, 1934-1972
Discrimination in Sports United States History
Hispanic Americans Biography
Picture Books
Spanish Language Materials
Text in Spanish.;Translation of: Call me Roberto!;Includes bibliographical references. "MLB.com journalist Nathalie Alonso and . . . illustrator Rudy Gutierrez show the emotional highs and lows of Roberto Clemente's career as he fought racism--from fans, reports, and other figures in the sport--to become one of the greatest baseball players of all times"--Provided by publisher.

From the publisher:
Here is the inspirational story of Major League Baseball player Roberto Clemente-not Bob-who endured years of racism and discrimination to become one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Roberto Clemente always loved baseball. Growing up in Carolina, Puerto Rico, he swung tree branches (since he didn't have a bat) and hit tin cans. He was always batting, pitching, running, sliding. His dedication paid off when, at the age of 19, he was tapped for a major league team. First stop- chilly Montreal . . . where he warmed the bench and himself, longing to play baseball. Months later, he finally got his chance with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Clementehad an instant impacton the field-hitting the ball and making it to first base and finally home. Many Pittsburgh fans loved his bold style on the field, but not everyone was quick to embrace a Black man from Puerto Rico who spokeespanol. This nonfiction picture book by MLB.comjournalistNathalie Alonso and award-winning illustrator Rudy Gutierrez shows the emotional highs and lows of Roberto Clemente's career as he fought racism-from fans, reporters, and other figures in the sport-to become one of the greatest baseball players of all time. With English and Spanish words intermingled in the text, this book will inspire young readers as they learn about Clemente's contributions to Black, Latino, and American history.

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  • Audience: Upper Elementary
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