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I Am Roberto Clemente

Jim Gigliotti • 2013 • Scholastic

Author: Jim Gigliotti
First published: 2013
Publisher: Scholastic
Genres: Fiction · Biography
Subjects: Baseball players · Baseball & Softball · JUVENILE NONFICTION · Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780545533812

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This biography explores the life of Roberto Clemente, highlighting his dual legacy as both a celebrated baseball player and a dedicated social activist. By examining his impact as a Hispanic American athlete, the book offers young readers a grounded look at how one person’s commitment to service can transcend the sport itself.

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Part of the Scholastic 'I Am' biography series, this book was published in 2013 to introduce young readers to the life and legacy of Roberto Clemente. The series is designed to provide accessible, educational accounts of influential historical figures, emphasizing their personal journeys, athletic achievements, and humanitarian efforts. By focusing on Clemente’s rise from Puerto Rico to Major League Baseball, the text aims to highlight his character and the values that defined his career.

The book is illustrated with archival photography and simple, engaging prose suitable for elementary-aged readers. As an installment in a widely utilized educational series, it serves as a common resource in school libraries for teaching students about Clemente's impact on the sport and his tragic, selfless death while delivering aid to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. It reflects the publisher's commitment to historical literacy and the celebration of diversity in sports history.

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