Hitting Her Way to the Negro Leagues: A Graphic Novel Biography of Toni Stone (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781669083191)

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.

Author: Myra Faye Turner
ISBN-10: 1669083195
ISBN-13: 9781669083191
Publisher: Capstone Press
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2025
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback