Hitting Her Way to the Negro Leagues
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- Synopsis
- In the early 1950s, Toni Stone made history as the first Black woman to play professional baseball. In this action-packed graphic novel, discover Stone’s journey from a young “tomboy” in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to a starting second baseman with the Negro American League’s Indianapolis Clowns. Despite racial and gender barriers, this groundbreaking ballplayer achieved success on the field—like getting a rare hit off baseball legend Satchel Paige—and inspired countless young woman off the field. With fast-paced text and full-color illustrations, this graphic novel is sure to be a home run with history lovers and sports fans alike.
- Copyright:
- 2025
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781669083214
- Publisher:
- Capstone
- Date of Addition:
- 11/21/24
- Copyrighted By:
- Capstone
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.