In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson

Firefly & Fern Summary

In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson follows Shirley Temple Wong, a young Chinese girl who immigrates to America in 1947 and must navigate a new country, culture, and school while finding her place and identity. Through her friendship with a classmate and her admiration for baseball legend Jackie Robinson, Shirley discovers the courage to embrace both her Chinese heritage and her new American home. This heartwarming story celebrates resilience, cultural identity, and the transformative power of friendship during a pivotal moment in American history.