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Stars in the shadows

Name: Stars in the shadows
Availability: InStock
ISBN: 9780689866388

by Charles R. Smith

Ages 9–14middle-gradegentleperseverance racial pride sports achievement history breaking barriers african american excellence

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Stars in the Shadows celebrates the inspiring stories of African American baseball players who made their mark during the East-West All-Star Game, a historic showcase of Black athletic excellence. Through engaging narrative and vivid storytelling, Charles R. Smith brings to life the triumphs, challenges, and remarkable legacies of these pioneering athletes who broke barriers and inspired generations. Young readers will discover how determination, talent, and courage shaped American sports history.

Publisher

Atheneum

ISBN

9780689866388

Published

2012-01-01

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