Chapter book # 11 "We Are The Ship"

                                 Written and Illustrated by Kadir Nelson
     Published by Jump At The Sun/ Hyperion Book for Children 2008
                Genre: Chapter book, Informational Book
                Award: Robert F. Sibert Medal Winner  2009
                          Theme: Negro League Baseball

Summary:This is a book about Negro League Baseball. It discussed the problems encountered by African-Americans who simply wanted to play and work in a game or profession that would become known as "America's pasttime". Learn about players you may never have heard of, who endured alot and paved the way for baseball as we see it played today.
Book usage: Share this book with anyone who likes the history of baseball. Can be used as part of a lesson on multicultural studies or just enjoy it during individual reading time.