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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

Paperback

Series: Barrier Breakers

Juvenile Graphic NovelsBiographyGeneral Juvenile Nonfiction

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ISBN10: 1669083195
ISBN13: 9781669083191
Publisher: Capstone Press
Published: Jan 1 2025
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.70 Depth: 8.80
Language: English
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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