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  • The story goes... Grandmama could hit the ball a mile, catch anything that was thrown, and do everything else -- just like Josh Gibson. But unfortunately, no matter how well a girl growing up in the 1940s played the game of baseball, she would have faced tremendous challenges. These challenges are not unlike those met by the legendary Josh Gibson, arguably the best Negro-League player to never make it into the majors. In a poignant tribute to anyone who's had a dream deferred, two-time Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Angela Johnson and celebrated artist Beth Peck offer up this reminder -- that the small steps made by each of us inspire us all.

    • Just Like Josh Gibson by Angela Johnson

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    Author:
    Angela Johnson
    Binding:
    Paperback
    Language:
    English
    Grade Content:
    PK
    Lexile:
    920
    Subject:
    Chronological Period 1940's, Ethnic Orientation African American, Sex & Gender Feminine
    GELDS Standard (http://www.gelds.decal.ga.gov/Search.aspx) Primary Correlated Standard:
    SED1.4a Identifies as a unique member of a specific group or demographic that fits into a larger world picture.
    B) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book:
    APL2.4a Demonstrates eagerness to learn about and discuss new topics, ideas and tasks.
    C) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book:
    CLL1.4a Listens and responds on topics to conversations and group discussions for an extended period.
    Copyright:
    2007
    Curator of Booklist (Book Source):
    Creative Curriculum

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    The story goes... Grandmama could hit the ball a mile, catch anything that was thrown, and do everything else -- just like Josh Gibson. But unfortunately, no matter how well a girl growing up in the 1940s played the game of baseball, she would have faced tremendous challenges. These challenges are not unlike those met by the legendary Josh Gibson, arguably the best Negro-League player to never make it into the majors. In a poignant tribute to anyone who's had a dream deferred, two-time Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Angela Johnson and celebrated artist Beth Peck offer up this reminder -- that the small steps made by each of us inspire us all.

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    Author Angela Johnson
    Binding Paperback
    Language English
    Grade Content PK
    Lexile 920
    Subject Chronological Period 1940's, Ethnic Orientation African American, Sex & Gender Feminine
    GELDS Standard (http://www.gelds.decal.ga.gov/Search.aspx) Primary Correlated Standard SED1.4a Identifies as a unique member of a specific group or demographic that fits into a larger world picture.
    B) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book APL2.4a Demonstrates eagerness to learn about and discuss new topics, ideas and tasks.
    C) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book CLL1.4a Listens and responds on topics to conversations and group discussions for an extended period.
    Copyright 2007
    Curator of Booklist (Book Source) Creative Curriculum

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