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Jim O'Connor

Jim O’Connor is a children’s author. His books include Jackie Robinson and the Story of All-Black Baseball, Let’s Hear it for the Shrumps!, The Puck Stops Here!, The Ghost in Tent 19, Call Me Gretzky, and many books in the popular Who Was? series.
What Was the Vietnam War?
What Is Rock and Roll?
What Were the Twin Towers?
Jackie Robinson and the Story of All Black Baseball

Books

What Was the Vietnam War?
What Is Rock and Roll?
What Were the Twin Towers?
Jackie Robinson and the Story of All Black Baseball

Books for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month this February, we are highlighting essential fiction and nonfiction for students, teachers, and parents to share and discuss this month and beyond. Join Penguin Random House Education in celebrating the contributions of Black authors and illustrators by exploring the titles here: BLACK HISTORY – MIDDLE SCHOOL BLACK HISTORY –

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