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Tag: baseball
Writing Historical Fiction: When the Ancestors Speak, a guest post by Sandra W. Headen
Warrior on the Mound will enhance readers’ knowledge of the history of Black Americans in baseball which started much earlier than 1947 when Jack Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Book Review: Warrior on the Mound by Sandra W. Headen
I just really can't say enough positive things about the book. It's so well-written, powerful, and absorbing. Headen somehow balances the onslaught of racist threats and assaults with so much joy and community and hope. An absolute must-buy for all libraries.
Book Review: Hidden Truths by Elly Swartz
Full of heart and vulnerability, this look at friendship and healing is not to be missed. A solid read.
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