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Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series

Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series

Published in
2023
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Description

Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series is a children's book that tells the story of two Native American baseball players, Louis Sockalexis and Jacoby Ellsbury, who both made it to the World Series. The book celebrates their achievements and highlights the challenges they faced as Native athletes in a predominantly white sport. Through their stories, the book also sheds light on the history and contributions of Native Americans in baseball.
Age
6-9
Text complexity
proficient
Length
48 pages

Why to read

  • Learn about important figures in sports history
  • Understand the impact of racism and how it was challenged
  • Be inspired by the perseverance and achievements of the athletes
  • Gain insight into early 20th-century American society