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"Danilo Was Here" by Tamika Burgess is a children's/YA novel that tells the story of Danilo Osorio, a Black Panamanian middle schooler who finds solace in baseball. When his father immigrates to the U.S. and cuts off contact, Danilo loses interest in the sport and becomes responsible for his younger sister. After their neighborhood is devastated by the U.S. military invasion in 1989, the family is forced to move to a refugee camp. Danilo seizes the opportunity to travel to San Diego to play on a U.S. Little League team, secretly hoping to find his father. The book explores themes of prejudice and mental health, and is recommended for ages 8-12. [Extracted from the article]

"Call Me Roberto! Roberto Clemente Goes to Bat for Latinos" is a biography written by Nathalie Alonso and illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez. The book highlights the life and achievements of Puerto Rican baseball player Roberto Clemente. It explores his childhood in Puerto Rico, his journey to the major leagues, and his struggles as a Black man from Puerto Rico facing discrimination. The illustrations vividly depict Clemente's athleticism and his connection with the public. The book concludes with an author's note, timeline, and additional information. It is recommended for readers aged 7 to 10. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the books about controversies involving several U.S. baseball players' use of performance-enhancing drugs. Juiced, by Jose Canseco admits his own use of the drugs and names other baseball players who did the same. Another book, Game of Shadows: Barry Bonds, BALCO and the Steroids Scandal That Rocked Professional Sports by Mark Fainaru-Wada and Lance Williams is published by Gothan Books. INSET: The Hint.

Understand, Nicholas Dawidoff doesn't mind having a bestseller for his first book - author would? He's just a little surprised at the attention for The Catcher Was a Spy, his [...]

The article discusses the publication and sales of memoirs by former baseball players Pedro Martinez and Jorge Posada.

Provides information on how Rare Air Media was able to get the licensing rights for the book `Major League Baseball's All Century Team,' in the United States. Selection process of Major League Baseball's top 30 ballplayers of the 20th century; Comments of Rare Air Media President Mark Vancil on the licensing rights; MasterCard's marketing strategy for the book.

The author explores the inspiration for his book "Mickey and Willie: Mantle and Mays, the Parallel Lives of Baseball's Golden Age," focusing on the role of hero worship in his own childhood and adult life. He notes that both Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays struggled with fame and the expectations of fans during their professional baseball careers at a time of social change in the U.S.

The article discusses why the author, a professional baseball player, writes. He discusses his interest in poetry, looking at a haiku contest which he won while a student. The article also examines journaling, which the author describes as a catharsis and a creative outlet, the importance of making an impact, and the realization that people create stories by living.

The article provides information on two books about baseball. The summer of 1951 and the after-baseball lives of both players Bobby Thomson and Ralph Branca are chronicled in "The Echoing Green," by Joshua Prager. "Perfect, Once Removed: When Baseball Was All the World to Me," by Phillip Hoose, captures the essence of the event when Yogi Berra jumped into Don Larsen's arms after the final out.

Interviews HarperCollins editor David Hirshey about the editing of Jane Leavy's book "Sandy Koufax: A Lefty's Legacy." Factors considered in authoring the biography of baseball player Sandy Koufax; Personal background of Koufax according to the editor; Effects of drug-related scandals in baseball on the sales performance of the book.

Provides information on books about the legacy of baseball player Jackie Robinson. Award given to Robinson by the U.S. Congress; Books that have resulted from the impact that Robinson made on children's publishers.

Presents several books on baseball and baseball players. Focus of the book "Say-Hey and the Babe: Two Mostly True Baseball Stories," by Neil Waldman; Information on "The Legend of the Curse of Bambino," by Dan Shaughnessy; Overview of the book "Let Them Play," by Margot Theis Raven.

Presents a commentary on the story behind the decision of publisher Judith Regan to publish the book written by baseball player Jose Canseco. Description of the reputation of Regan in the industry; Information on the publishers who bid for the book; Characteristics of Regan.

Presents information on the comparison of the book pronouncement of baseball player Pete Rose and Jose Canseco. Theme of the book released by the players; Views of Rose and Canseco on gambling and steroid use.

Focuses on the book "A Negro League Scrapbook," by Carole Boston Weatherford about legendary baseball players. Features of the book.