Parent Guide > Latin American Trailblazers In Major League Baseball

This week in class, we’re reading "Latin American Trailblazers In Major League Baseball" by T.J. Resler.

In "Latin American Trailblazers in Major League Baseball," T.J. Resler explores how Latin American and Caribbean baseball players have transformed the game over the last century.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Prejudice & Discrimination, and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How has America changed over time?", "What are the effects of prejudice?", and "Why do people succeed?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this informational text at home:
  • What was "Latin American Trailblazers In Major League Baseball" about?
  • What did you learn about America?
  • What did you learn about Prejudice & Discrimination?
  • What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'How Latinos Changed Baseball in America | PBS NewsHour'
  • 'Raceball: How the Major Leagues Colonized the Black and Latin Game | Beacon Press'
  • 'Roberto Clemente - Legends, All-Stars, and Hall of Famers Remember the Great One'