We are the Ship

Nelson, K. (2008). We are ship:  The story of Negro League Baseball. New York:  Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children

In his book, We are the Ship, Kadir Nelson recounts the history of the Negro Baseball Leagues in the U.S.; from the creation of them to the inclusion of their players in the Major Leagues.  The story of the Negro Leagues is about the unsung heroes who overcame segregation, hatred, terrible playing conditions, and low pay to do the one thing they loved more than anything else in the world:  playing baseball.

Evaluative Criteria:  Organization

In this book the author uses his knowledge of baseball to organize the chapters into “innings” and thus keeps with the theme of the sport throughout the book.  The book is also organized with interesting quotes at the beginning of each new chapter and an easy to read bibliography at the end of it.

Book Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km5vbhrKJ8E