Black Star
(Author) Kwame AlexanderTwelve-year old Charley is set on becoming the first female pitcher to play professional baseball, even if that's a lofty dream for a Black girl in the American South in the 1920s. Even so, her grandfather Kofi's thrilling stories about courageous ancestors and epic journeys make it impossible not to dream big. She knows he has so much more to tell, but according to her parents, she isn't old enough to know about certain things, like what happened to Booker Preston that one night in Great Bridge, and why she can never play on the brand-new baseball field on the other side of town.
Kwame Alexander
Kwame Alexander is a renowned author known for his award-winning novel "The Crossover," blending poetry and sports to tell a powerful story. His lyrical style and unique storytelling have made him a prominent voice in contemporary literature, inspiring young readers and writers alike with his contributions to the literary world.
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