We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
Published: 2009
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"We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball" by Kadir Nelson is a beautifully illustrated narrative that chronicles the history and legacy of the Negro Leagues in American baseball. Through the voice of an unnamed narrator who personifies a baseball, the book takes readers on a journey from the league's formation in the early 1900s to its decline in the 1960s. It highlights the struggles and triumphs of legendary players like Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson, emphasizing themes of perseverance, talent, and racial pride. Nelson’s artwork complements the story, capturing the spirit of a pivotal chapter in sports history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Playaway Children .
This book was published in 2009 by Findaway World .
Kadir Nelson, New York Times bestselling author and two-time Caldecott Honor winner lives in San Diego, California.
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This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Ages 10-14 Years
This book was recognised in the Ages 10-14 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.
Cybils Award - Nonfiction - Middle Grade
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction - Middle Grade category by the Cybils Award. The Cybils Awards is a group of readers passionate about seeking out and recognizing books that represent diversity, inclusion, and appropriate representation for children and teens. To accomplish that goal, the Cybils Awards works to recognize books written for children and young adults that combine both the highest literary merit and popular appeal.
Bluebonnet Award
This book was recognised by the Bluebonnet Award.
Robert F Sibert Informational Book Award
This book was recognised by the Robert F Sibert Informational Book Award.
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books - Teens
This book was recognised in the Teens category of the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books.
Beehive Award - Information Book
This book was recognised in the Information Book category by the Beehive Award.
Orbis Pictus Award
This book was recognised by the Orbis Pictus Award.
Coretta Scott King Award - Author
This book was recognised in the Author category by the Coretta Scott King Award. Presented annually since 1970 by the American Library Association to books by African-America authors and illustrators, this award recognizes excellence in promoting a deeper understanding of the African-American Experience.
Coretta Scott King Award - Illustrator
This book was recognised in the Illustrator category by the Coretta Scott King Award. Presented annually since 1970 by the American Library Association to books by African-America authors and illustrators, this award recognizes excellence in promoting a deeper understanding of the African-American Experience.
