We Are the Ship
Book description
In this New York Times bestselling classic, Caldecott Medal-winning artist Kadir Nelson tells the incredible story of baseball's unsung heroes -- perfect for celebrating the centennial anniversary of the Negro Leagues! Winner of the 2009 Coretta Scott King Author Award * Winner of the 2009 Sibert Medal
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Why read it?
2 authors picked We Are the Ship as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I thought I should include at least one kids’ sports book since I have written 28 of them. But honestly, We Are the Ship by Kadir Nelson could be included in any list of great sports books.
Nelson is a talented artist who has illustrated dozens of children’s books and whose work has appeared in art galleries and on New Yorker magazine covers.
The art in We Are the Ship is wonderful but it is Nelson’s writing that is the surprise. Adopting the voice of an aging baseball player who saw it all, Nelson tells the story of the Negro…
From Fred's list on picks by a kids’ sports book author.
Open this oversized book to any page and you’ll be captivated by Kadir Nelson’s gorgeous paintings and the words of the players. This remarkable book gave me a sense of how these players, including Henry Aaron for a short stint in the Negro League, faced challenges with courage, strength, and even a sense of fun. This one really is mostly about baseball, but there was so much else going on during the time of Negro League Baseball and the author manages to help us understand the history as well.
From Augusta's list on kids baseball books about more than baseball.
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