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African American Children Literature

Thought my search for culturally authentic African American Children Literature I have found that realistic African American literature is available but must be actively sought out!

We are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Basball

We are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball - Kadir Nelson

Note: In this "New York Times" bestseller, noted artist Kadir Nelson tells the story of baseball's unsung heroes. A sumptuous volume that no baseball fan should be without. 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.  Includes bibliographical references and index.Winner of the 2009 Coretta Scott King Author AwardWinner of  the 2009 Sibert Medal

Source: http://Nelson, K. (2008). We are the ship: The story of negro league baseball. United States: Hyperion Books for Children.