WE ARE THE SHIP: The Story of NEGRO LEAGUE BASEBALL
Words and Paintings by Kadir Nelson
Foreword by Hank Aaron

WE ARE THE SHIP Book cover

In the News

LA Times Book Review
"Stepping up the the Plate" by David Davis more...

BBC AMERICA
WE ARE THE SHIP Featured on BBC America more...

Sports Illustrated
The Pride of the Game:Luminous paintings by Kadir Nelson re-create the power and majesty of the Negro leagues more...

MLB.com
'We Are the Ship' exhibit open in K.C.. Artist Kadir Nelson commemorates Negro Leagues greats more...

Kansas City Star
ART PROFILE | Kadir Nelson’s ‘We Are the Ship’ more...

Entertainment Weekly
WE ARE THE SHIP is on EW "THE MUST LIST: Things We Love" more...

KPBS "Local Hero" Award
Nelson is recognized as a "Local Hero" by KPBS San Diego for Black History Month. more...

The Press of Atlantic City
Award-winning artist uses talent to tell the Negro Leagues' story more...

WE ARE THE SHIP is a NYT Best-Seller!
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New Jersey Herald News
Author illustrates courageous tales of black athletes... more...

WE ARE THE SHIP Art Exhibit Opens in KC.
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Hosts Original Artwork from New Book, WE ARE THE SHIP. more...

Nelson wins Caldecott Honor
The American Library Assoc. awards HENRY'S FREEDOM BOX the 2008 Caldecott Honor. more...

NPR: "All Things Considered"
NPR Interview with Kadir Nelson: Michelle Norris interviews Nelson about WE ARE THE SHIP. more...

Wall Street Journal "Book Picks" Review
A new release for children celebrates the era of Negro Leagues Baseball more...

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