{"product_id":"9781328482976","title":"All Star: How Larry Doby Smashed the Color Barrier in Baseball","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eVernick, Audrey; Chapman, Cannaday\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClarion Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe remarkable story of Larry Doby, the first Black baseball player in the American League. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis biography for young readers brings an American hero’s story to life:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Unsung Hero of Baseball:\u003c\/b\u003e Learn about Larry Doby, the first Black player in the American League, who broke barriers just eleven weeks after Jackie Robinson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOvercoming Adversity:\u003c\/b\u003e A powerful, age-appropriate introduction to the Civil Rights movement and the story of facing down racism with courage and dignity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInspirational Sports Story:\u003c\/b\u003e Follow Larry’s journey from the Negro Leagues to becoming a seven-time All-Star and a Hall of Fame legend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStunning Illustrations:\u003c\/b\u003e Vibrant, stylized art by Cannaday Chapman makes this an engaging and beautiful book for read-alouds and young history lovers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42960852779263,"sku":"9781328482976","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9781328482976_s600x595.jpg?v=1780329990","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9781328482976","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}