Description Two books – “We Are The Ship: The Story of Negro Baseball League” and “Promises to Keep: How Jackie Robinson Changed America”. The story of two pivotal events in history that struck a decisive blow to the wall of racial discrimination in America. “We Are The Ship: The Story of Negro Baseball League” In this “New York Times” bestseller noted artist Kadir Nelson tells the story of baseball’s unsung heroes. [A] sumptuous volume that no baseball fan should be without.(publisher) Ages 9-12 88 pages “Promises to Keep: How Jackie Robinson Changed America” Sharon Robinson shares memories of her famous father in this warm loving biography of the man who broke the color barrier in baseball. Jackie Robinson was an outstanding athlete a devoted family man and a dedicated civil rights activist.(publisher) Ages 8-12 64 pages
