Child of the Dream (A Memoir of 1963)

By: Sharon Robinson

Narrated by: Sharon Robinson

An incredible memoir from Sharon Robinson that follows her turning 13 years old in 1963 - one of the most important years in American history for the civil rights movement!

In January of 1963, Sharon Robinson turned 13 the night before George Wallace declared on national television "segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever" in his inauguration for governor of Alabama. That was the start of a year that would become one of the most pivotal years in the history of America.

As the daughter of Jackie Robinson, Sharon had incredible access to some of the most important events of the era, including her family hosting several fundraisers for Martin Luther King Jr. at their home in Connecticut, other Civil Rights heroes of the day calling Jackie Robinson for advice and support, and even attending the March on Washington for Freedom and Jobs.

But Sharon was also dealing with her own personal problems like going through puberty, being one of the only black children in her wealthy Connecticut neighborhood, and figuring out her own role in the fight for equality. This memoir follows Sharon as she goes through that incredible year of her life.

©2019 Sharon Robinson (P)2019 Scholastic Inc

Told and read the woman who lived it!

This book retells events of the Civil Rights Movement from the perspective of Sharron Robinson, daughter of Jackie Robinson, as she lived it in her youth. Her father using his status to advocate for the people, stand up for human rights, and support those who needed it most played a larger part in Civil Rights than I was taught. Reading Sharons experience in the Children March is moving. Absolutely fabulous book!