Interest Level:
3-5
Lexile Framework:
900L
Grade Level Equivalent:
6.2
Age:
8-10
Genre:
Informational
Subject:
African American History, African Americans, Baseball, Prejudice and Racism
View the Video Read-Aloud with Kadir Nelson
Beautiful illustrations and conversational text make this history of African American baseball an interesting and informative read.
In this "New York Times" bestseller, noted artist Kadir Nelson tells the story of baseball's unsung heroes. A sumptuous volume that no baseball fan should be without.
Winner of the 2009 Coretta Scott King Author Award
Winner of the 2009 Sibert Medal
