All Star: How Larry Doby Smashed the Color Barrier in Baseball

by Audrey Vernick

Book Overview

The remarkable story of Larry Doby, the first Black baseball player in the American League.

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1328482979
• ISBN13: 9781328482976
• Release Date: January 2022
• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.3" x 11.1"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2