Satchel Paige
“Satchel Paige” by Lesa Cline-Ransome is a nonfiction picture book biography published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers in January 2000. This first edition spans 40 pages and is presented in English. The book chronicles the remarkable career of Leroy “Satchel” Paige, highlighting his unique pitching style and the excitement he brought to baseball fans, who eagerly filled the stands to witness his talent.
Readers will discover the journey of Satchel Paige as he transitions from semi-professional baseball to making history as the first African American pitcher in a major league World Series and the first Negro Leaguer inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The narrative is complemented by beautiful illustrations that enhance the storytelling, making it an engaging exploration of Paige’s life and contributions to the sport. The book touches on themes related to baseball history and the achievements of African Americans in sports.
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Play ball with Satchel Paige with this nonfiction picture book biography from two Coretta Scott King Award–winning creators.
No one pitched like Leroy “Satchel” Paige. Fans packed the stands to see how many batters he could strike out in one game. He dazzled them with his unique pitching style, and he even gave nicknames to some of his trademark pitches—there was the “hesitation,” his magic slow ball, and the “bee ball,” named because it would always “be” where he wanted it to be.
Follow Satch’s career through these beautiful illustrations as he begins playing in the semi-pros and goes on to become the first African American to pitch in a major League World Series, and the first Negro Leaguer to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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