Hitting Her Way to the Negro Leagues : A Graphic Novel Biography of Toni Stone
Hitting Her Way to the Negro Leagues : A Graphic Novel Biography of Toni Stone
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Author(s): Turner, Myra Faye
ISBN No.: 9781669083191
Pages: 32
Year: 202501
Format: Trade Paper
Price: $ 12.41
Dispatch delay: Dispatched between 7 to 15 days
Status: Available

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.


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