We are the Ship: the Story of Negro League Baseballby Kadir Nelson
Jump at the Sun / Hyperion Books for Children
88 pages
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.
4 comments:
This has great information, beautiful paintings (it's Kadir, so that's all I need to say) and a terrific bibliography, author's note, and index. Although Kadir is best known for his illustrations, I found this baseball book intriguing. It has a forward from Hank Aaron and so many new facets that it is a fascinatng book. It seems very thorough. I am blown away by this book, and I've never been much of a fan of baseball, but I am a fan of Kadir and it's great to see that he can write as well as paint.
This book is STUNNING! Each of the illustrations is such a work of art, Kadir Nelson is so talented at evoking emotion and feeling in his work. And, I agree with Dianna that the writing is exceptional, as well. All around, I'd call this one a masterpiece!
I'll admit it...I'm a baseball romantic. I think I've checked this book out three times, just to show it off to various people. It's exciting that m
"mainstream" (read: not children's librarian) press has also talked a lot about this book.
The artwork is an incredible testimony to the men who paved the way to the baseball players we take for granted today. Kadir spent many years doing the research. This book could be used to teach art, history, character traits...what a wonderful contribution! MarjieP
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