Sharon Robinson: Breaking Barriers

17/02/2016 39 min

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Episode Synopsis

Sharon Robinson, daughter of baseball great Jackie Robinson, joins us to discuss her new book, The Hero Two Doors Down: A Story of Friendship Between a Boy and a Baseball Legend. Plus, we hear from filmmaker Ken Burns about his new documentary, Jackie Robinson, coming this April.
Guests:
Sharon Robinson
Ken Burns
Special thanks:
Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl
Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan
Produced by Megan Kaesshaefer
Additional resources:
The Breaking Barriers Essay Contest is a chance for diverse students in grade 4–8 to share their personal stories and show how they use Jackie Robinson's values to face their own barriers. Deadline is March 14, 2016.

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