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Zusatztext "Vernick adds appeal to this straightforward biography with repetitive phrases that emphasize Manley's activist spirit! while Tate's slightly stylized acrylic paintings convey both the historical setting and the timeless excitement in the ballpark." Informationen zum Autor Audrey Vernick is the author of more than a dozen books for young readers, including Is Your Buffalo Ready For Kindergarten? and She Loved Baseball: The Effa Manley Story . She is also the coauthor of the middle grade novels Two Naomis and Naomis Too . Audrey enjoys visiting schools to speak with young readers and writers. She lives with her family near the ocean in New Jersey. Visit her online at www.audreyvernick.com. Don Tate has illustrated more than twenty-five children’s books, including Sure As Sunrise , which was named a 2004 Aesop Accolades book, and Say Hey! A Song of Willie Mays . He lives with his wife and son in Austin, Texas. Klappentext Effa always loved baseball. As a young woman, she would go to Yankee Stadium just to see Babe Ruth’s mighty swing. But she never dreamed she would someday own a baseball team. Or be the first—and only—woman ever inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. From her childhood in Philadelphia to her groundbreaking role as business manager and owner of the Newark Eagles, Effa Manley always fought for what was right. And she always swung for the fences. From author Audrey Vernick and illustrator Don Tate comes the remarkable story of an all-star of a woman. Zusammenfassung "A wonderful picture book biography. Little girls will be inspired."* This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling! in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children. Effa always loved baseball. As a young woman! she would go to Yankee Stadium just to see Babe Ruth’s mighty swing. But she never dreamed she would someday own a baseball team. Or be the first—and only—woman ever inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. From her childhood in Philadelphia to her groundbreaking role as business manager and owner of the Newark Eagles! Effa Manley always fought for what was right. And she always swung for the fences. From author Audrey Vernick and illustrator Don Tate comes the remarkable story of an all-star of a woman. *Brightly.com ...
