Mighty Jackie: The Strike-Out Queen

An ALA Notable Children’s BookAn ILA Teachers’ ChoiceA Read Aloud/Comstock Honor BookAn ALA Amelia Bloomer Project BookFor as long as she could remember, Jackie Mitchell’s father had told Jackie she could be good at whatever she wanted, as long as she worked at it. Jackie worked at baseball. She worked hard. And before long Jackie could outplay anyone in her neighborhood—even the boys.She had one pitch—a wicked, dropping curve ball. But no seventeen-year-old girl could pitch against Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. It was unthinkable. Then on April 2, 1931, the New York Yankees stopped in Tennessee for an exhibition game against the Chattanooga Lookouts. And on that day Jackie Mitchell made baseball history.Marissa Moss tells a true story of determination and heroism, a gem of baseball history sure to inspire ballplayers of all ages. And C. F. Payne’s vibrant, glorious illustrations make the golden age of baseball come alive.Other 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 YearDelaware Diamonds Award Program Master ListGarden State Children's Book Award Nominee (NJ)Kansas State Reading Circle List Starred Primary TitleMonarch Award Master List (IL)South Carolina Book Award NomineeVirginia Young Readers ListWA Children’s Choice Picture Book Award Master List