"Play ball " yelled the umpires as the teams of the AAGPBL took the field in the tense, war-torn days of 1943. Like all professional baseball players, these athletes scrambled to their positions, tossed balls across diamonds, and filled the air with chatter. But there was something different about them--they all wore skirts, went to charm school, and continually had to answer one question: "What is a woman doing playing baseball?"
What were they doing? Having a great time, playing top-notch ball, and showing that a woman's place was at home only when she was at bat, behind the...
"Play ball " yelled the umpires as the teams of the AAGPBL took the field in the tense, war-torn days of 1943. Like all professional baseball playe...
"Macy introduces Garber as a person who followed her passion for sports despite her mother's disapproval and did her job with purpose, integrity, and dignity. The narrative is swiftly paced, smoothly written, and filled with interesting details and quotes...A lively, memorable biography for younger readers." --Booklist (starred review) "It's an entertaining and accessible portrait of a generous-minded writer and a reminder of the value of telling people's stories, whether pro player or soapbox racer." --PublishersWeekly (starred review) "A heartfelt, informative,...
"Macy introduces Garber as a person who followed her passion for sports despite her mother's disapproval and did her job with purpose, integrity, and ...
