We Are the Ship: The Story of the Negro League Baseball

An introduction by baseball great Hank Aaron opens this riveting look at the history of the Negro League. A large format supports revealing portraits of League players and an absorbing narration revealed in nine innings. Endnotes and further readings conclude this memorable and accessible history.
Age Level: 9-12
Publisher: Jump at the Sun/Hyperion, January 2008
Book Theme: Baseball: Diverse Books for Kids