Publisher's Synopsis
An incredible memoir from Sharon Robinson that follows her turning 13 years old in 1963--one of the most important years inAmerican history for the civil rights movement!In January of 1963, Sharon Robinson turned thirteen 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 thatwould 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, includingher family hosting several fundraisers for Martin Luther King Jr. at their home in Connecticut, other Civil Rights heroes of the daycalling 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 inher 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.
