Glenn Burke, game changer : the man who invented the high five
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Bildner, Phil,
Contributors
O'Brien, Daniel J., illustrator.
Published
New York, NY : Farrar Strauss Giroux Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, 2024.
ISBN
9780374391225, 037439122X
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Acorn Public Library District - Juvenile StacksJ BIOG BURKE, G.On Shelf
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Bensenville SD#2 - Tioga School - Nonfiction921 BURKEOn Shelf
Crete Public Library District - Youth Services NewJ 796.357 BURKE, G.On Shelf
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LC Subjects
African American baseball players -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Autobiographies.
Baseball players -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Burke, Glenn -- Juvenile literature.
Gay athletes -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Gay men -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Handshaking -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.

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Published
New York, NY : Farrar Strauss Giroux Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, 2024.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
40 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9780374391225, 037439122X

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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"An inspiring picture book biography about Glenn Burke, the first Major League Baseball player to come out as gay, and the story of how he created the world's most recognizable handshake, the high five. Playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Glenn Burke could do it all--hit, throw, run, field. He was the heart of the clubhouse who energized his teammates with his enthusiasm and love for the game. It was that energy that led Glenn to invent the high five one October day back in 1977--a spontaneous gesture after a home run that has since evolved into our universal celebratory greeting. But despite creating this joyful symbol, Glenn Burke, a gay Black man, wasn't always given support and shown acceptance in return. From acclaimed author Phil Bildner, with illustrations from Daniel J. O'Brien, this moving picture book biography recognizes the challenges Burke faced while celebrating how his bravery and his now-famous handshake helped pave the way for others to live openly and free."--,Provided by Amazon.com.
Target Audience
Reading age 6-9 years,Amazon.com
Target Audience
Grade level 1-2,Amazon.com

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Bildner, P., & O'Brien, D. J. (2024). Glenn Burke, game changer: the man who invented the high five (First edition.). Farrar Strauss Giroux Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Bildner, Phil and Daniel J., O'Brien. 2024. Glenn Burke, Game Changer: The Man Who Invented the High Five. New York, NY: Farrar Strauss Giroux Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Bildner, Phil and Daniel J., O'Brien. Glenn Burke, Game Changer: The Man Who Invented the High Five New York, NY: Farrar Strauss Giroux Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, 2024.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Bildner, P. and O'Brien, D. J. (2024). Glenn burke, game changer: the man who invented the high five. First edn. New York, NY: Farrar Strauss Giroux Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Bildner, Phil,, and Daniel J. O'Brien. Glenn Burke, Game Changer: The Man Who Invented the High Five First edition., Farrar Strauss Giroux Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC, 2024.

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