Adler, David. 2007. Satchel Paige. Ill. by Terry Widener. Orlando, FL: Harcourt, INC. ISBN: 0-15-205585-1.
A fresh look at the life of African-American pitcher Satchel Paige, Adler's biography is clever - sharing both the hardworking and humorous sides to Paige's personality while sensitively addressing the racial inequalities that Paige countered nearly his entire life, both on the field and off. Paige's own words, 'Only one person can pitch like me. I could nip frosting off a cake with my fast ball,' among other quotes, are quite memorable and contribute to the pizazz of this hall of famer. Bold, stylized illustrations are reminiscent of the olden days of baseball - when the ladies wore hats and the men wore baggy trousers. With highlights of Paige's life and a list of sources, this sound work is a credit to perseverance and the belief in change.
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