Bibliograph

All star, how Larry Doby smashed the color barrier in baseball, by Audrey Vernick ; illustrated by Cannaday Chapman

Type

Label

All star, how Larry Doby smashed the color barrier in baseball, by Audrey Vernick ; illustrated by Cannaday Chapman

Language

eng

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

All star

Oclc number

1224246698

Responsibility statement

by Audrey Vernick ; illustrated by Cannaday Chapman

Sub title

how Larry Doby smashed the color barrier in baseball

Summary

In 1947, Larry Doby signed with the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first Black player in the American leagues. He endured terrible racism, both from fans and his fellow teammates. Despite this, he became a unifying force on and off the field, and went on to become a seven-time All Star. Illustrated with Cannaday Chapman's bold, stylized illustrations, this exceptional biography tells the story of an unsung hero who not only opened doors for those behind him, but set amazing records during his Hall of Fame career. More significantly, it examines the long fight to overcome racism in sports and our culture at large, a fight that is far from over.--, Publisher's description

Target audience

juvenile

Classification