{"product_id":"just-like-josh-gibson-9781416927280","title":"Just Like Josh Gibson","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe story goes...\u003cbr\u003e Grandmama could hit the ball a mile, \u003cbr\u003e catch anything that was thrown, \u003cbr\u003e and do everything else -- \u003cbr\u003e just like Josh Gibson.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e But unfortunately, no matter how well a girl growing up in the 1940s played the game of baseball, she would have faced tremendous challenges. These challenges are not unlike those met by the legendary Josh Gibson, arguably the best Negro-League player to never make it into the majors. \u003cbr\u003e In a poignant tribute to anyone who's had a dream deferred, two-time Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Angela Johnson and celebrated artist Beth Peck offer up this reminder -- that the small steps made by each of us inspire us all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohnson, Angela:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Angela Johnson has won three Coretta Scott King Awards, one each for her novels \u003ci\u003eThe First Part Last\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHeaven\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eToning the Sweep\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eThe First Part Last\u003c\/i\u003e was also the recipient of the Michael L. Printz Award. She is also the author of the novels \u003ci\u003eLooking for Red\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Certain October\u003c\/i\u003e. Her books for younger readers include the Coretta Scott King Honor Book \u003ci\u003eWhen I Am Old with You\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by David Soman; \u003ci\u003eWind Flyers\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eI Dream of Trains\u003c\/i\u003e, both illustrated by Loren Long; and \u003ci\u003eLottie Paris Lives Here \u003c\/i\u003eand its sequel \u003ci\u003eLottie Paris and the Best Place\u003c\/i\u003e, both illustrated by Scott M. Fischer. Additional picture books include \u003ci\u003eA Sweet Smell of Roses\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJust Like Josh Gibson\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Day Ray Got Away\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAll Different Now\u003c\/i\u003e. In recognition of her outstanding talent, Angela was named a 2003 MacArthur Fellow. She lives in Kent, Ohio. Visit her at AJohnsonAuthor.com.","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50631652802834,"sku":"9781416927280","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f457cba4-b8e0-4bc7-a14f-c29da966f097.jpg?v=1732779233","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/just-like-josh-gibson-9781416927280","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}