A Strong Right Arm: The Story of Mamie "Peanut" Johnson by Michelle Y. Green (En

Description: A Strong Right Arm by Michelle Y. Green, Kadir Nelson 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 thats dominated by white men, there is no place for a black woman. Photos. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher 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 thats determined by white men, there is no place for a black woman. Mamie doesnt give up-from the time she insists on trying out for the all-male, all-white Police Athletic League until she realizes her dream and becomes one of three women to play in the Negro Leagues. Mamie Johnsons life shows that with courage and perseverance one can overcome even the greatest challenges. Author Biography Michelle Y. Green is a graduate of the University of Maryland College of Journalism and the Johns Hopkins University Masters Program in Writing. She teaches "The Art of Writing for Children," and two other courses at The George Washington University School of Continuing Education.Ms. Green is the author of A Strong Right Arm: The Story of Mamie Peanut Johnson, the true story of the first woman to pitch professional baseball in a mens league. She is also the author of the award-winning childrens book series, Willie Pearl, a book about her mother set in a Depression-era coal mining town.Ms. Green lives with her two sons, Bryan and Evan, in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, where she roots for her favorite team, the Baltimore Orioles. Review "A winning biography of Mamie Peanut Johnson...the true story of the underdog who succeeds despite tremendous odds." -Booklist Review Quote A winning biography of Mamie Details ISBN0142400726 Author Kadir Nelson Short Title STRONG RIGHT ARM Language English ISBN-10 0142400726 ISBN-13 9780142400722 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 796.357092 Illustrations Yes Year 2004 Residence Upper Marlboro, MD, US Audience Age 8-12 Illustrator Kadir Nelson DOI 10.1604/9780142400722 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2004-03-08 NZ Release Date 2004-03-08 US Release Date 2004-03-08 UK Release Date 2004-03-08 Place of Publication New York Pages 128 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Publication Date 2004-03-08 Imprint Puffin Subtitle The Story of Mamie "Peanut" Johnson Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:6750767;

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