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Name: In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
Author: Bette Bao Lord

📘 In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson by Bette Bao Lord

In 1947 a young Chinese immigrant, arriving in Brooklyn, finds herself navigating a new school, a close‑knit apartment neighborhood, and a love for baseball—all of which help her embrace an American identity. The story shows how everyday experiences and diverse friendships shape a child’s sense of belonging and self‑definition in a new country.

First publish date: 1984

Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers

Authors: Bette Bao Lord

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