Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).
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Henry Aaron's Dream
written and ill. by Matt Tavares
Ages: 6+
Published: 2010
Publisher: Candlewick
ISBN: 978-0-7636-3224-3
Keywords: Baseball, Diversity
Inspired by Jackie Robinson, Henry Aaron achieved his dream of playing baseball in the Major Leagues despite continuing discrimination against black players. Dramatic watercolor, ink, and pencil illustrations.