From Our Shelves: 21: the Story of Roberto Clemente
by Angel Rivera on 2023-08-24T09:00:00-04:00 in Graphic Novels | 0 CommentsRoberto Clemente rose from poverty in Puerto Rico to become one of the greatest to play in Major League Baseball. He faced racism and discrimination constantly, yet found fame, fortune, and went on to also become a philanthropist. He died on December 31, 1972, when the plane he was in crashed; he was delivering a relief mission to Nicaragua at the time. In 1973, posthumously, he went on to be the first Latin American inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
The author presents Clemente as he was and also gives us a glimpse of the Puerto Rico that Clemente grew up in. The art is also very good in this volume. This is a graphic novel for readers of all ages. It is one I am happy to recommend.
See below for the publisher's description of the book and the call number information so you can find it on our shelves. Book is located in the library's Graphic Novels Collection on the main floor.
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