A Strong Right Arm: The Story of Mamie “Peanut” Johnson
by Michelle Y Green
Publication Date: Mar 01, 2004
List Price: $16.30
Format: Hardcover, 111 pages
Classification: Nonfiction
Target Age Group: Middle Grade
ISBN13: 9780756930530
Imprint: Perfection Learning
Publisher: Perfection Learning
Parent Company: Perfection Learning
Hardcover Description:
Motivated by her love for the game and inspired by the legendary Jackie Robinson, Mamie Johnson is determined to be a professional baseball pitcher. But in a sport thatas dominated by white men, there is no place for a black woman. Mamie doesnat give upa from the time she insists on trying out for the all-male, all-white Police Athletic League team until she realizes her dream and becomes one of only three women to play in the Negro Leagues. Mamie Johnsonas life shows that with courage and perseverance one can overcome even the greatest challenges.
Motivated by her love for the game and inspired by the legendary Jackie Robinson, Mamie Johnson is determined to be a professional baseball pitcher. But in a sport thatas dominated by white men, there is no place for a black woman. Mamie doesnat give upa from the time she insists on trying out for the all-male, all-white Police Athletic League team until she realizes her dream and becomes one of only three women to play in the Negro Leagues. Mamie Johnsonas life shows that with courage and perseverance one can overcome even the greatest challenges.
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