Hitting Her Way to the Negro Leagues

Hitting Her Way to the Negro Leagues A Graphic Novel Biography of Toni Stone - Barrier Breakers

Hardback (01 Jan 2025)

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Publisher's 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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781669083245
Publisher: Capstone
Imprint: Capstone Press
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 32
Weight: -1g
Height: 229mm
Width: 178mm
Spine width: 0mm