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Above the Rim

by Jen Bryant
Frank Morrison
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Winner of 2021 Orbis Pictus Award!
The story of Elgin Baylor, basketball icon and civil rights advocate, from an all-star team

Hall-of-famer Elgin Baylor was one of basketball's all-time-greatest players—an innovative athlete, team player, and quiet force for change. One of the first professional African-American players, he inspired others on and off the court. But when traveling for away games, many hotels and restaurants turned Elgin away because he was black. One night, Elgin had enough and staged a one-man protest that captured the attention of the press, the public, and the NBA.
Above the Rim is a poetic, exquisitely illustrated telling of the life of an underrecognized athlete and a celebration of standing up for what is right.
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Publisher: ABRAMS
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Kindle Book

  • Release date: October 6, 2020

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781647001612
  • Release date: October 6, 2020
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Kindle Book
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subjects

Biography & Autobiography Juvenile Nonfiction Sports & Recreations Picture Book Nonfiction

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:4.3
Interest Level:K-3(LG)
Text Difficulty:3

Winner of 2021 Orbis Pictus Award!
The story of Elgin Baylor, basketball icon and civil rights advocate, from an all-star team

Hall-of-famer Elgin Baylor was one of basketball's all-time-greatest players—an innovative athlete, team player, and quiet force for change. One of the first professional African-American players, he inspired others on and off the court. But when traveling for away games, many hotels and restaurants turned Elgin away because he was black. One night, Elgin had enough and staged a one-man protest that captured the attention of the press, the public, and the NBA.
Above the Rim is a poetic, exquisitely illustrated telling of the life of an underrecognized athlete and a celebration of standing up for what is right.
Expand title description text
Biography & Autobiography Juvenile Nonfiction Sports & Recreations Picture Book Nonfiction