We are the Ship

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

From barnstorming to sleeping in funeral homes, We are the Ship documents the beginnings of the Negro National Baseball League and gives insight into the beginnings of well known players and talented players who were overlooked.  Full page portraits of the players, owners, and teams enhance the historical information and give the reader insight into plight of African-American players.





If you liked We are the Ship, you might like:

Heroes of the Negro Leagues by Jack Morelli
Morelli, J., & Chiarello, M. (2007). Heroes of the Negro leagues. New York: Abrams.