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Author:

Vernick, Audrey, author.

Title:

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

Publisher:

Clarion Books,

Copyright Date:

2022

Description:

1 volume (unpaged) color illustrations ; 29 cm

Subject:

Doby, Larry--Juvenile literature.
Baseball players--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Discrimination in sports--United States--History--Juvenile literature.
Biographies.

Other Authors:

Chapman, Cannaday, illustrator.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

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."-- provided by publisher.

ISBN:

1328482979
9781328482976

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1224246698

Locations:

BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

CBPF522 -- Coralville Public Library (Coralville)

XXPH787 -- Council Bluffs Public Library (Council Bluffs)

ZBPE245 -- Norelius Community Library (Denison)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

SBPB074 -- Dunkerton Public Library (Dunkerton)

SIPD314 -- James Kennedy Public Library (Dyersville)

GHPD771 -- Grimes Public Library (Grimes)

YCPD572 -- Hiawatha Public Library (Hiawatha)

HRPE845 -- Sioux Center Public Library (Sioux Center)

LAPH975 -- Sioux City Public Library (Sioux City)

CQPE926 -- Washington Free Public Library (Washington)

SFPH074 -- Waterloo Public Library (Waterloo)

BJPD251 -- Waukee Public Library (Waukee)

SMPE094 -- Waverly Public Library (Waverly)