All Star: How Larry Doby Smashed the Color Barrier in Baseball

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Synopsis
The remarkable story of Larry Doby, the first Black baseball player in the American League. In 1947, Larry Doby signed with the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first Black player in the American leagues. He endured terrible racism, both from fans and his fellow teammates. Despite this, he became a unifying force on and off the field, and went on to become a seven-time All Star. Illustrated with Cannaday Chapman&’s bold, stylized illustrations, this exceptional biography tells the story of an unsung hero who not only opened doors for those behind him, but set amazing records during his Hall of Fame career. More significantly, it examines the long fight to overcome racism in sports and our culture at large, a fight that is far from over.
Copyright:
2022

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
40 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780358468202
Related ISBNs:
9781328482976
Publisher:
HarperCollins
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Audrey Vernick. Illustrations copyright
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Sports, Biographies and Memoirs
Grade Levels:
Kindergarten, First grade, Second grade, Third grade, Pre-Kindergarten
Reading Age:
4–7
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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