Black Diamond: The Story of the Negro Baseball Leagues
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 192
Published: 1998
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"Black Diamond: The Story of the Negro Baseball Leagues" by Fredrick McKissack provides an in-depth look at the rich history and cultural significance of the Negro Baseball Leagues during a time of segregation in America. The book highlights the struggles and triumphs of talented African American players who, despite facing racial discrimination, showcased their extraordinary skills and passion for the game. Through engaging narratives and vivid illustrations, readers learn about iconic figures such as Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson, and the leagues’ impact on the eventual integration of baseball. It celebrates not only the athletes but also the resilience of the African American community in a divided nation. [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 Polaris .
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published in 1998 by Scholastic US .
Patricia C. McKissack has written more than one hundred books about the African American experience. Patricia and Fredrick McKissack are the authors of numerous award-winning books, including REBELS AGAINST SLAVERY: AMERICAN SLAVE REVOLTS and BLACK HANDS, WHITE SAILS: THE STORY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN WHALERS, both Coretta Scott King Honor Books, and SOJOURNER TRUTH: AIN'T I A WOMAN? a Coretta Scott King Honor Book and winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award. Patricia and Fredrick McKissack live in St. Louis, Missouri. John McKissack resides in Memphis, Tennessee.
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This book has been nominated for the following 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.
