We are the ship : the story of Negro League baseball
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New York : Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, c2008.

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Published
New York : Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, c2008.
Format
Book - Special Collections, Book
Physical Desc
88 pages : col. ill. ; 29 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Reading Level
MG
Level 5.9, 3 Points
Lexile measure
900

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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Using an "Everyman" player as his narrator, Kadir Nelson tells the story of Negro League baseball from its beginnings in the 1920s through the decline after Jackie Robinson crossed over to the majors in 1947. Illustrations from oil paintings by artist Kadir Nelson.
Awards
Coretta Scott King (author) Award, 2009
Awards
Coretta Scott King (illustrator) Honor book, 2009
Awards
Robert F. Sibert Medal, 2009

Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

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

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Nelson, Kadir. 2008. We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball. New York: Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Nelson, Kadir. We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball New York: Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, 2008.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

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

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Nelson, Kadir. We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, 2008.

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