Satchel Paige: Striking Out Jim Crow
Satchel Paige: Striking Out Jim Crow
James Sturm
During the terrible Jim Crow years of segregation and discrimination Satchel Paige was a hero to many. His great baseball skills and strengths surpassed other players of all races, and his personality and style helped him rise above the ill treatment he received, and inspire others. In this wonderful graphic novel out of the Centre for Cartoon Studies creates a fictionalized ballplayer who shares how Satchel Paige impacted his life, and that of his children and community, giving young readers context to better understand his importance. Both sports fans and history buffs will appreciate this quick read, packed with drama and emotion. Recommended for grades 5 and up.