Roberto Clemente: Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates

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.

Author: Jonah Winter
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published: 03/01/2005
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 11.32h x 8.86w x 0.39d
ISBN: 9780689856433
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 85937 / Roberto Clemente: Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates


Award: Americas Award for Children & Young Adult Literature - Commended
Award: Land of Enchantment Book Award - Winner


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 05/01/2005 pg. 116
Multicultural Review 09/01/2005 pg. 107
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2005 pg. 388 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Kirkus Review - Children 02/15/2005 pg. 238
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2005 pg. 314
Publishers Weekly 02/07/2005 pg. 59
Booklist 02/15/2005 pg. 1082
Poder Hispanic 04/01/2005 pg. 56
ALA Notable Children's Books 03/01/2006 pg. 26

About the Author
Jonah Winter is the author of more than thirty celebrated nonfiction picture books including Diego, The Secret Project, and Oil, illustrated by Jeanette Winter; Jazz Age Josephine, illustrated by Marjorie Priceman; Sonia Sotomayor: A Judge Grows in the Bronx, illustrated by Edel Rodriguez; The Founding Fathers! illustrated by Barry Blitt; and Lillian's Right to Vote: A Celebration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, illustrated by Shane W. Evans.

Raúl Colón is the award-winning illustrator of many picture books, including Draw!, an ALA Notable Book and recipient of the International Latino Book Award; Imagine!, an ALA Notable Book, a New York Public Library Best Book for Kids, and a BookPage Best Book; Susanna Reich's José! Born to Dance; Angela's Christmas by Frank McCourt; and Jill Biden's Don't Forget, God Bless Our Troops. Mr. Colón lived in Puerto Rico as a young boy and now resides in New City, New York, with his family.


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