Hitting Her Way to the Negro Leagues: A Graphic Novel Biography of Toni Stone
| AUTHOR | Jenai, Markia; Turner, Myra Faye |
| PUBLISHER | Capstone Press (01/01/2025) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Library Binding) |
Description
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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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781669083245
ISBN-10:
1669083241
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
32
Carton Quantity:
50
Product Dimensions:
7.10 x 0.30 x 9.20 inches
Weight:
0.55 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - Biography & Memoir
Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women
Juvenile Nonfiction | African American & Black
Grade Level:
3rd Grade
- 6th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
0
Point Value:
0
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
B
Library of Congress Control Number:
2024032094
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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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