Mighty Jackie
An ALA Notable Children's Book
An ILA Teachers' Choice
A Read Aloud/Comstock Honor Book
An ALA Amelia Bloomer Project Book
For as long as she could remember, Jackie Mitchell's father had told her that she could be good at anything as long as she worked hard. Jackie worked hard at baseball and soon became better than anyone in her neighborhood, even the boys.
She had one special pitch, a wicked dropping curveball. However, it was unthinkable for a seventeen-year-old girl to pitch against legends like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. But on April 2, 1931, during an exhibition game between the New York Yankees and the Chattanooga Lookouts, Jackie Mitchell made history.
Marissa Moss shares this inspiring true story of determination and heroism, a must-read for baseball enthusiasts of all ages. Accompanied by C. F. Payne's vibrant illustrations, the golden age of baseball comes alive.
Additional awards:
- Bill Martin Jr. Picture Book Award Nominee (KS)
- Black Eyed Susan Book Award Master List (MD)
- Capitol Choices List (DC)
- Chickadee Award Nominee (ME)
- Child Magazine's Guide to Top Books Videos and Software of the Year
- Delaware Diamonds Award Program Master List
- Garden State Children's Book Award Nominee (NJ)
- Kansas State Reading Circle List Starred Primary Title
- Monarch Award Master List (IL)
- South Carolina Book Award Nominee
- Virginia Young Readers List
- WA Children's Choice Picture Book Award Master List
Description
An ALA Notable Children's Book
An ILA Teachers' Choice
A Read Aloud/Comstock Honor Book
An ALA Amelia Bloomer Project Book
For as long as she could remember, Jackie Mitchell's father had told her that she could be good at anything she wanted if she put in the effort. Jackie chose baseball and worked hard at it. Soon enough, she became better than anyone in her neighborhood, even the boys.
Her specialty was a wicked dropping curveball, but it seemed impossible for a seventeen-year-old girl to pitch against legends like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. However, on April 2, 1931, the New York Yankees came to Tennessee for an exhibition game against the Chattanooga Lookouts. And on that historic day, Jackie Mitchell made her mark in baseball history.
Marissa Moss recounts this true tale of determination and heroism, a gem from baseball's past that will surely inspire ballplayers of all ages. Accompanied by C. F. Payne's vibrant and glorious illustrations, the golden age of baseball comes alive in this book.
Other awards for this book include:
- Bill Martin Jr. Picture Book Award Nominee (KS)
- Black Eyed Susan Book Award Master List (MD)
- Capitol Choices List (DC)
- Chickadee Award Nominee (ME)
- Child Magazine's Guide to Top Books, Videos, and Software of the Year
- Delaware Diamonds Award Program Master List
- Garden State Children's Book Award Nominee (NJ)
- Kansas State Reading Circle List Starred Primary Title
- Monarch Award Master List (IL)
- South Carolina Book Award Nominee
- Virginia Young Readers List
- WA Children's Choice Picture Book Award Master List
Information
Brand: MARGARET K. MCELDERRY BOOKS
Publisher Date: 02/01/2004
Author: Marissa Moss
Dimensions: 10.00 x 8.00 x 0.40
UPC: 9780689863295
Ages: 7-10
Pages: 48
