HomeChampions on the Bench The Cannon Street YMCA All-Stars by Carole Boston Weatherford 2006 Hardcover
Champions on the Bench The Cannon Street YMCA All-Stars by Carole Boston Weatherford 2006 Hardcover
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Reviews:"This is a powerful story, well told. By placing one boy's segregated baseball summer in the context of an integrated World Series, Weatherford gives readers a blazing picture of our country in the early struggles to abolish segregation. A first choice." -School Library Journal, "This is a powerful story, well told. By placing one boy's segregated baseball summer in the context of an integrated World Series, Weatherford gives readers a blazing picture of our country in the early struggles to abolish segregation. A first choice." --School Library JournalItem Height:0 inbrand:Penguin Young Readers GroupTopic:Historical / United States / 20th Century, People & Places / United States / African American, General, Sports & Recreation / Baseball & Softball, People & Places / United States / GeneralLanguage:EnglishItem Width:10 inPublisher:Penguin Young Readers GroupGenre:Juvenile FictionPublication Year:2006Illustrator:Yes, Jenkins, LeonardSynopsis:In 1955, the Cannon Street YMCA chartered the only African American Little League in South Carolina. That same year, sixty-one all-white teams pulled out of the South Carolina Little League State Tournament so they would not have to play the Cannon Street YMCA All-Stars. This story, inspired by the true events of that time, follows one young ballplayer, Cleveland, through that fateful season. Cleveland dreams of playing baseball like his heroes Jackie Robinson and Hank Aaron. He believes he will get that chance when he makes the Cannon Street All-Star team. But things don't go as planned when Cleveland and his teammates find out they are not allowed to play in the tournament despite their talent and hard work during the season. Yet even in the face of such prejudice, the Cannon Street All-Stars find a way to make their families and coaches proud., In 1955, the Cannon Street YMCA chartered the only African American Little League in South Carolina. That same year, sixty-one all-white teams pulled out of the South Carolina Little League State Tournament so they would not have to play the Cannon Street YMCA All-Stars. This story, inspired by the true events of that time, follows one young ballplayer, Cleveland, through that fateful season. Cleveland dreams of playing baseball like his heroes Jackie Robinson and Hank Aaron. He believes he will get that chance when he makes the Cannon Street All-Star team. But things don't go as planned when Cleveland and his teammates find out they are not allowed to play in the tournament despite their talent and hard work during the season. Yet even in the face of such prejudice, the Cannon Street All-Stars find a way to make their families and coaches proud. ", In 1955, the Cannon Street YMCA chartered the only African American Little League in South Carolina. That same year, sixty-one all-white teams pulled out of the South Carolina Little League State Tournament so they would not have to play the Cannon Street YMCA All-Stars. This story, inspired by the true events of that time, follows one young ballplayer, Cleveland, through that fateful season. Cleveland dreams of playing baseball like his heroes Jackie Robinson and Hank Aaron. He believes he will get that chance when he makes the Cannon Street All-Star team. But things dont go as planned when Cleveland and his teammates find out they are not allowed to play in the tournament despite their talent and hard work during the season. Yet even in the face of such prejudice, the Cannon Street All-Stars find a way to make their families and coaches proud., In 1955, the Cannon Street YMCA in Charleston, South Carolina, chartered the only African-American Little League in the state. That same year, 61 all-white teams pulled out of the state tournament so they wouldn't have to play against the team. Inspired by true events, this picture book follows one young ballplayer through that fateful season. Full color.Number of Pages:32 PagesISBN-13:9780803729872Dewey Edition:22gtin13:9780803729872ISBN-10:0803729871Grade To:Fifth GradeLC Classification Number:PZ7.W3535Le 2006Grade From:Second GradeIntended Audience:Juvenile AudienceItem Length:20 inBook Title:Champions on the Bench : the Cannon Street Ymca All-StarsDewey Decimal:[Fic]Author:Carole Boston WeatherfordFormat:HardcoverItem Weight:0.2 OzLCCN:2003-019385
This inspiring book tells the powerful true story of the Cannon Street YMCA All-Stars, a team of young Black baseball players who stood for equality in the 1950s. Weatherford’s vivid writing and striking illustrations bring their courage to life, making it a must-read for kids and adults alike. A moving tribute to unsung heroes!
This inspiring book tells the powerful true story of the Cannon Street YMCA All-Stars, a team of young Black baseball players who stood for equality in the 1950s. Weatherford’s vivid writing and striking illustrations bring their courage to life, making it a must-read for kids and adults alike. A moving tribute to unsung heroes!