Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series

Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series is a children's book that narrates the experiences of two pairs of Native American baseball players: Louis Sockalexis and Jacoby Ellsbury, John Meyers and Charles Bender. All four players made notable appearances in the World Series, overcoming significant racial challenges in a predominantly white sport. Celebrating their triumphs, the book delves into the history of Native Americans in baseball, showcasing the importance of resilience, pursuing passions despite injustice, and advocating for Native American representation in sports.