Catalog

Record Details

Catalog Search

[ 2 filters applied ]

Back To Results
Showing Item 1 of 1
Preferred library: Kenton County?
We are the ship : the story of Negro League baseball Cover Image Book Book

We are the ship : the story of Negro League baseball

Nelson, Kadir. (Author).

Summary: 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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780786808328 (hc.) :
  • ISBN: 0786808322 (hc.) :
  • Physical Description: print
    88 p. : col. ill. ; 29 x 29 cm.
  • Edition: 1st ed.
  • Publisher: New York : Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, c2008.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Awards Note:
Coretta Scott King Award, 2009.
Robert F. Sibert Award, 2009.

Search for related items by subject

Subject: Negro leagues History
African American baseball players
Baseball United States History

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Kenton County. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Kenton County Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Independence Branch J 796.35709 Nels (Text) 33126013523802 JNonfiction Available -
Back To Results
Showing Item 1 of 1
Preferred library: Kenton County?

Additional Resources