Shorty and his family, along with thousands of Japanese Americans, are sent to an internment camp after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Fighting the heat and dust of the desert, Shorty and his father decide to build a baseball diamond and form a league in order to boost the spirits of the internees. Shorty quickly learns that he is playing not only to win, but to gain dignity and self-respect as well.
Baseball Saved Us is the ultimate rite of passage story. It will appeal again and again to readers who enjoy cheering for the underdog.
Awards
"Choices"
Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
"Editor's Choice"
San Francisco Chronicle
Not Just For Children Anymore Selection
Children's Book Center (CBC)
50 Multicultural Books Every Child Should Know 2001
Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
Best Multicultural Title
Cuffies Award
Publisher's Weekly
Interest Level
Grades 1 - 6
Reading Level
Grade 3
Themes
Discrimination, Sports, United States History, War
Accelerated Reader
Level: 3.9
Points: .5
Dom Lee was born in Seoul, South Korea, and received his MFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. With his unique style of art combining techniques of painting and scratching details in encaustic wax, Lee has illustrated many award-winning picture books for children for LEE & LOW. He lives with his wife and children in Demarest, New Jersey. To find out more about Dom Lee, visit www.domandk.com
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