"Kadir Nelson: We Are the Ship"

For many decades, baseball - like a lot of activities in the United States - was segregated along racial lines. African American players were banned from playing in the Major Leagues. In response to that ban, the Negro National League was formed and it thrived, until 1947. Now in a new book author and artist Kadir Nelson looks back at the league and offers an illustrated tribute to the men who realized their dreams by overcoming great adversity.

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[yoshi3329]

I saw his book we are the ship while browsing books on amazon, they were so realistic! I've been drawing since I was very little. For a year now I've been drawing on and off. When I saw his paintings, I decided right then and there I wanted to be an artist. I'll be going to school either in January or Spring for my bachelors in the fine arts. I can't wait!

[dsantat]

Kadir is one of the best children's book illustrators in the business!