"PaperStar." The popular narrative poem about a celebrated baseball player who strikes out at the crucial moment of a game, with additional text placing it in the context of Little League.
A collection of poems, including "Before the Game," "Catcher Sings the Blues," "How to Spit," and "Double Play," capture the experiences of the game of baseball.
Celebrates the history of baseball, from makeshift pick-up games in city alleyways to professional baseball games in stadiums, detailing the famous players, games, and teams from the sport's history.
In this poetic and photographic celebration of baseball, Charles R. Smith Jr.'s clever wordplay and vibrant images capture the many facets of life lived on the diamond.