We Are the Ship

Firefly & Fern Summary

We Are the Ship is an inspiring celebration of the Negro Leagues, told through the eyes of the players who broke barriers and changed American baseball forever. Through Kadir Nelson's powerful illustrations and narrative, young readers will discover the incredible stories of courage, perseverance, and excellence from African American athletes who played with passion despite facing segregation and discrimination. This book honors a pivotal chapter in sports history while showing children how ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things.