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 JournalLanguage:EnglishItem Length:20 inIntended Audience:Juvenile AudienceNumber of Pages:32 PagesGrade To:Fifth GradeSynopsis: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.ISBN-13:9780803729872Dewey Edition:22Illustrator:Yes, Jenkins, LeonardISBN-10:0803729871Author:Carole Boston WeatherfordLC Classification Number:PZ7.W3535Le 2006Publisher:Penguin Young Readers GroupGenre:Juvenile Fictiongtin13:9780803729872Topic:Historical / United States / 20th Century, People & Places / United States / African American, General, Sports & Recreation / Baseball & Softball, People & Places / United States / GeneralFormat:HardcoverItem Weight:0.2 OzLCCN:2003-019385Grade From:Second GradePublication Year:2006Item Height:0 inItem Width:10 inBook Title:Champions on the Bench : the Cannon Street Ymca All-Starsbrand:Penguin Young Readers GroupDewey Decimal:[Fic]
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!