We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball   “We are the ship; all else the sea.” -- Rube Foster, founder of the Negro National League ... more
 

Freedom River

2001 Coretta Scott King Honor Book

A family escapes to freedom along the Underground Railroad in this acclaimed tale, based on a true story. ... more

 

 
 
 
The Shadow Speaker  When fifteen-year old Ejii witnesses her father’s beheading, her world shatters, and she embarks on a mystical journey to track down her father’s killer ... more
 
 
 
Satchel Paige: Striking Out Jim Crow

“Ain’t no man can avoid being born average, but there ain’t no man got to be common.” -- Satchel Paige ... more
 
Jabberwocky  Why shouldn't the Jabberwocky be a 14-fingered, slam-dunking beast? A classic brilliantly re-imagined as a face-off on the basketball court ... more
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
Martin's Big Words

2002 Coretta Scott King Honor Book

This definitive picture book biography is an unforgettable portrait of a man whose dream changed America -- and the world -- forever. ... more
 
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