Title: Mighty Jackie
Author: Marissa Moss
Illustrator: C.F. Payne
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Year: 2004
Awards/Accolades:
Amelia Bloomer List, 2005 ; ALA Social Responsiblities Round Table
Best Children's Books of the Year, 2004 ; Bank Street College of Education
Notable Children's Books, 2005 ; American Library Association ALSC
Publishers Weekly Book Review Stars
Best Children's Books of the Year, 2004 ; Bank Street College of Education
Notable Children's Books, 2005 ; American Library Association ALSC
Publishers Weekly Book Review Stars
Summary:
In 1931 Chattanooga, TN, the Yankees played an exhibition game against the Chattanooga Lookouts. Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig were on the team. But on the Lookouts was a 17 year old girl at pitcher, and the boys had no idea what was coming to them.
Use in Classroom/Library:
Read aloud in April for baseball season!
Curriculum Connections:
Sports history; women's rights; baseball
Special Features:
Bibliography and further info about Jackie.
This title is in the Knox County Public Library.
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