Warrior on the Mound
Sandra W. Headen
Set in North Carolina during the 1930s, this story follows Cato, who hopes to become a professional baseball player like his late father. When his team practices on a field reserved for white players, longstanding racial tensions intensify. Violence threatens pets, families, and a church as the team prepares for a decisive game. Baseball and a racially divided town shape Cato’s struggle.
This book appears on 3 reading lists across 2 editions from 3 organizations.
