Baseball Saved Us
Summary
Baseball Saved Us, written by Ken Mochizuki and illustrated by Dom Lee, is a children's book that explores themes of resilience, hope, and the power of sports during difficult times. The story is set during World War II and follows a Japanese-American boy and his family who are forcibly removed from their home and sent to an internment camp.
In the face of adversity and hardship, the boy's father decides to build a baseball field within the confines of the camp, with the help of other internees. Through playing baseball, the boy and his fellow camp members find a sense of unity, purpose, and hope amidst the difficult circumstances they face. The sport serves as a means to cope with the challenges of life in the internment camp and ultimately helps the boy and his family maintain their dignity and spirit.
Published by Lee & Low Books, the book is recommended by the publisher for readers aged 5-8 years.
Location
Located in the following libraries on April 1, 2023:
Babler Elementary School
Ballwin Elementary School
Blevins Elementary School
Bowles Elementary School
Eureka Elementary School
Geggie Elementary School
Green Pines Elementary School
Pond Elementary School
Uthoff Valley Elementary School
Woerther Elementary School
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