Black Majors: Baseball

By James Whitaker

Black Majors: Baseball celebrates five legendary players from the Negro Leagues who helped change the game-and history. Young readers will discover the incredible lives of Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Cool Papa Bell, Buck Leonard, and Monte Irvin. With courage, talent, and determination, these heroes played baseball at the highest level, even when the world was unfair. This inspiring children's book teaches the power of perseverance, pride, and passion for the game. Perfect for ages 6-10, it's a home run of history and heart that brings Black baseball greatness to life

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1647049792
• ISBN13: 9781647049799
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Black Majors
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.5" x 6.5"
• Age Range: 6 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 5

Customer Reviews

Great for baseball geeks!

They played baseball for several years before being brought into MLB and even longer before they were recognized in the Baseball Hall of Fame. The legendary players highlighted here are Pitcher Satchel Paige, Catcher/Power Hitter Josh Gibson, Center Fielder James Bell, Power hitter/first baseman Buck Leonard, and Fast running outfielder Monte Irvin. All the stuff that a baseball nerd wants to know is here in an illustrated format. Great stuff! The illustrations by Davian Chester are complex, imaginative, and fun. Well suited for reading alone or WITH someone of any age, including ESL, and great for gifting to everyone, but especially to a school, waiting room, or your local public library! I requested and received a temporary uncorrected digital Galley as nontransferable PDF from BooksGoSocial via NetGalley. *****review #NetGalley #bookbub #goodreads #storygraph @ibpalovesindies #BlackMajorsBaseball by James Whitaker and illustrated by Davian Chester @childrensbookcouncil @librarythingofficial #baseballhalloffame #kidlit #negroleaguestars #picturebook #illustration #childrensbooks #learninghistory #perseverance #overcoming #bookshop_org #bookshop_org_uk #indiebookstoresca #legendaryplayers