Families who loved Negro Leagues: All-Black Baseball by Laura Driscoll often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child starts noticing unfairness in sports or school and needs a historical framework to understand how resilience can overcome systemic barriers. This Penguin Young Readers title uses a modern day framing device, a young girl named Emily visiting the Hall of Fame, to introduce the history of the Negro Leagues. It provides a foundational look at segregation through the lens of Americas favorite pastime, making a heavy historical reality accessible for early elementary readers. You might choose this book to celebrate Black excellence and the power of perseverance. It balances the somber reality of the color line with the vibrant, high energy spirit of the legendary players who changed the game forever.
