Tonight the first in a two-part documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon about the legendary Jackie Robinson airs on PBS (check your local listings). We talked to Jackie Robinson's daughter, acclaimed author Sharon Robinson, and Ken himself in a recent Scholastic Reads podcast about her father's place in history; give it a listen right here.
The Wall Street Journal and USA Today have must-read portraits of Jackie Robinson and how Ken Burns decided to create a documentary about him. The Los Angeles Times called the documentary "full of surprise and fresh insight," while Rolling Stone, CBS News, the New York Times and CNN had equally rave reviews. And in a recent Wall Street Journal piece, Sharon recalls playing baseball with her dad, shopping at Christmas, and the family's activism.
Sharon's latest novel is The Hero Two Doors Down, a story of a young boy befriended by Jackie Robinson. Read more about Sharon Robinson's work here, and enjoy these stunning photos, courtesy of the Robinson family.
