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We Are The Ship: The Story Of Negro League Baseball,New
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In This New York Times Bestselling Classic, Caldecott Medalwinning 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 Coretta Scott King Author Award And Robert F. Siebert Award As Well As A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honorfeaturing Nearly Fifty Iconic Oil Paintings And A Dramatic Doublepage Foldout, An Awardwinning Narrative, A Gorgeous Design And Rich Backmatter, We Are The Ship Is A Sumptuous, Oversize Volume For All Ages That No Baseball Fan Should Be Without. Using An Inviting Firstperson Voice, Kadir Nelson Shares The Engaging Story Of Negro League Baseball From Its Beginnings In The 1920S Through Its Evolution, Until After Jackie Robinson Crossed Over To The Majors In 1947.The Story Of Negro League Baseball Is The Story Of Gifted Athletes And Determined Owners, Of Racial Discrimination And International Sportsmanship, Of Fortunes Won And Lost; Of Triumphs And Defeats On And Off The Field. It Is A Perfect Mirror For The Social And Political History Of Black America In The First Half Of The Twentieth Century. But Most Of All, The Story Of The Negro Leagues Is About Hundreds Of Unsung Heroes Who Overcame Segregation, Hatred, Terrible Conditions, And Low Pay To Do One Thing They Loved More Than Anything Else In The World: Play Ball.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball'? A: The main theme of the book is the incredible story of Negro League baseball, highlighting the unsung heroes, racial discrimination, and the social and political history of black America during the first half of the twentieth century.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'We Are the Ship' is Kadir Nelson, a Caldecott Medal-winning artist.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: This book is suitable for all ages, making it a great choice for both children and adults interested in baseball history.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 96 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'We Are the Ship' published? A: The book was published on January 8, 2008.
- Q: What awards has this book received? A: The book has won the Coretta Scott King Author Award and the Robert F. Siebert Award, along with a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, the book features nearly fifty iconic oil paintings that enhance the storytelling.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this book is a first edition.
- Q: What topics are covered in the backmatter of the book? A: The backmatter includes rich contextual information about the history of Negro League baseball, its significance, and the impact on American society.