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Cooper, Floyd

Willie and the All-Stars

32 pp. | Philomel | September, 2008 | Trade ISBN 978-0-399-23340-1 $16.99
(3) K-3 In 1942, baseball-loving Willie listens to radio broadcasts of games, not realizing all the players are white. Upon learning he's "the wrong color," Willie feels "all closed up inside." Watching Negro League players win a barnstorming game against Major Leaguers restores Willie's equilibrium. Cooper's text and paintings beautifully display Willie's shifting emotions. An author's note tells more about Negro League Baseball.
Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

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