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Down to the Last Out: The Journal of Biddy Owens, the Negro Leagues, Birmingham, Alabama, 1948
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Set in 1948, this story follows 17-year-old Biddy Owens, a talented player for the Birmingham Black Barons in the Negro Leagues. The narrative explores themes of perseverance and identity against the backdrop of racial segregation in sports. Award-winning author Myers brings to life Biddy's journey, highlighting both the challenges and triumphs faced by African American athletes during this era. The book is now available in a new paperback edition, making it accessible to a wider audience.
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Down to the Last Out: The Journal of Biddy Owens, the Negro Leagues, Birmingham, Alabama, 1948, Walter Dean Myers
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- Down to the Last Out: The Journal of Biddy Owens, the Negro Leagues, Birmingham, Alabama, 1948
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Walter Dean Myers
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 144
- ISBN13
- 9780545530507
- Category
- Sport, Historical prose
- Description
- Set in 1948, this story follows 17-year-old Biddy Owens, a talented player for the Birmingham Black Barons in the Negro Leagues. The narrative explores themes of perseverance and identity against the backdrop of racial segregation in sports. Award-winning author Myers brings to life Biddy's journey, highlighting both the challenges and triumphs faced by African American athletes during this era. The book is now available in a new paperback edition, making it accessible to a wider audience.