Books like Jackie and me by Dan Gutman
Joe Stoscack, an ordinary schoolboy, must write a report on an African American who made a significant societal contribution. With the help of old baseball cards, Joe discovers he can travel through time. For his assignment, he journeys to meet Jackie Robinson, the legendary player who broke baseball's color line. While planning a prize‑winning report, Joe’s time‑travel adventure changes his skin color for a brief moment and forever shifts his perspective on history, courage, and race relations.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Dan Gutman
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