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Mo'ne Davis : remember my name : my story from first pitch to game changer / by Davis, Mo'Ne,author.(CARDINAL)619055; Beard, Hilary,author.(CARDINAL)463152;
The first female pitcher to win a game in the Little League World Series describes her life and athletic exploits.890LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Davis, Mo'Ne.; Davis, Mo'Ne; Little League World Series (Baseball); African American baseball players; African American baseball players; African American baseball players; African Americans; Women baseball players; Women baseball players; Women baseball players; Women; Women.; Womyn.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
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Mo'Ne Davis : remember my name : my story from first pitch to game changer / by Davis, Mo'Ne,author.(CARDINAL)619055; Beard, Hilary,author.(CARDINAL)463152;
The first female pitcher to win a game in the Little League World Series describes her life and athletic exploits.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Davis, Mo'Ne; Little League World Series (Baseball); African Americans; Pitchers (Baseball); Women baseball players;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Remember my name : my story, from first pitch to game changer / by Davis, Mo'Ne,author.(CARDINAL)619055; Beard, Hilary,author.(CARDINAL)463152;
Lucky seven -- All eyes on me -- No excuses, just results -- The right fit -- Classy and classic -- Family values -- Fundamentally speaking -- Being committed -- Going barnstorming -- Let it shine -- The chance to compete -- The road to Williamsport -- Living the dream -- We're out -- Mo-mentum -- A good path.Mo'ne's story is one of determination, hard work, and an incredible fastball. Mo'ne is a multisport athlete who also plays basketball and soccer and is an honor-roll student at her school in Philadelphia.Ages 8-12890LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Autobiographies.; Davis, Mo'Ne.; Little League World Series (Baseball) 2014.; African American baseball players; Children of football players; Little League baseball.; Women baseball players;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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Go Mo'! Mo'Ne Davis : the girl who changed baseball history / by Bubar, Joe,author.(CARDINAL)411745;
Mo'ne Davis made national news when she became the first girl to throw a complete-game shutout in Little League World Series history. Get to know the superstar pitcher and her record-breaking summer with her team, the Taney Dragons.-Back cover.720LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Biographies.; Davis, Mo'Ne; Little League World Series (Baseball); Women baseball players; Pitchers (Baseball);
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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Rising above. by Zuckerman, Gregory,author.(CARDINAL)497939; Zuckerman, Elijah,author.(CARDINAL)413166; Zuckerman, Gabriel,author.(CARDINAL)413167;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-208) and index.Simone Biles -- Elena Delle Donne -- Venus and Serena Williams -- Mo'ne Davis -- Bethany Hamilton -- Carli Lloyd -- Wilma Rudolph -- Ronda Rousey -- Swin Cash -- Kerri Strug."Behold the power of women! These are the inspirational real-life stories of female superstar athletes Serena and Venus Williams, Simone Biles, Carli Lloyd, and more -- role models all. For sports fans, aspiring athletes and readers of sports biographies. Growing up in a crime-plagued, gang-infested neighborhood, Venus and Serena Williams were led to believe their environment was not a place where dreams could come true. It took a relentless determination, a burning desire to be the best, and a willingness to conquer racial barriers for them to emerge as tennis legends. Simone Biles was raised by a single mother with addiction issues, forcing her grandparents to intervene. But Simone soon discovered balance beams and gymnastics mats, setting her on a path toward Olympic greatness. Carli Lloyd, meanwhile, believed her youth soccer career was really starting to take off, only to be cut from her team. Instead of quitting the sport she loved, Carli rebuilt her confidence from the ground up, ultimately becoming one of the leaders on the World Cup Champion US Women's Soccer team. The athletes featured in this book met earth-shaking challenges head on, and through hard work and perseverance, went on to conquer the sports world. This collection of mini biographies, complete with first-hand content drawn from interviews, is a source of inspiration and self-empowerment for kids and sports fans of all ages. Also included in the book: Wilma Rudolph (track and field), Mo'ne Davis (Little League baseball), Swin Cash (basketball), Elena Delle Donne (basketball), Bethany Hamilton (surfing), Ronda Rousey (mixed martial arts), and Kerri Strug (gymnastics). Praise for Rising Above: Inspiring Women in Sports: "An inspiring, empowering collection of true stories of perseverance and resolve." --Kirkus Reviews"--"These are the inspirational real-life stories of female superstar athletes Serena and Venus Williams, Simone Biles, Carli Lloyd, and more -- role models all. For sports fans, aspiring athletes and readers of sports biographies"--1070LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Biographies.; Women athletes; African American women athletes;
Available copies: 13 / Total copies: 14
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Mamie on the mound : a woman in baseball's Negro leagues / by Henderson, Leah,author.(CARDINAL)352347; Doutsiopoulos, George,illustrator.(CARDINAL)825630;
Includes bibliographical references."Mamie "Peanut" Johnson had one dream: to play professional baseball. She was a talented player, but she wasn't welcome on the all-white Girls Pro Baseball League team due to the color of her skin. However, a greater opportunity came her way in 1953 when Johnson signed to play ball with the Negro Leagues' Indianoplis Clowns, becoming the only professional female pitcher to play on a men's team. During the three years she played with the team, her record was an impressive 33-8. But more importantly, she broke ground for female pitchers like Mo'ne Davis and women everywhere"--Ages: 9-12.Grades: 4-6.960LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Biographies.; Picture books.; Johnson, Mamie; African American baseball players; Women baseball players;
Available copies: 13 / Total copies: 13
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Historically Black : American icons who attended HBCUs / by Vereen, Alonzo,author.(CARDINAL)860164; Rowe, Gordon(Illustrator),illustrator.(CARDINAL)861783;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 164-166) and index."The ultimate celebration of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), this first-of-its-kind illustrated anthology is tailor-made for devoted alumni, aspiring applicants, recent graduates, and more."--
Subjects: Biographies.; African American college graduates; African American universities and colleges;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 7
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Firsts : women who are changing the world : interviews, photographs, breakthroughs / by Dörr, Luisa,photographer.(CARDINAL)676471; Gibbs, Nancy,editor,editor.; Pine, D.W.,director,director.; Pollack, Kira,director,director.(CARDINAL)870759;
"This groundbreaking collection profiles nearly 50 women across a range of endeavors: business, politics, science, technology, sports, entertainment and more. A companion to TIME's multi-platform documentary, the book includes 15 first person deep-dives into the lives of influential women such as General Lori Robinson, the first woman to lead troops into combat, Kathryn Sullivan, the first woman to walk in space, and Aretha Franklin, the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Many others, including Oprah Winfrey, Madeline Albright, and Sheryl Sandburg offer their own personal reflections, thematic quotes and perspectives on balance, perseverance and strength. Each first-person piece or quote is accompanied by a distinctive portrait by photographer Luisa Dorr - set up and taken on her iPhone. Others included in this unforgettable volume: Serena Williams, Ellen Degeneres, Loretta Lynch, Shonda Rimes, Nancy Pelosi, Rita Moreno, Cindy Sherman and Mo'Ne Davis."
Subjects: Biographies.; Interviews.; Leadership in women.; Leadership.; Role models.; Women; Women.; Womyn.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Slices of America: a road trip through american baseball history / by Love, Jason,author.;
With a tankful of gas and a passion for baseball history, Jason Love hits the road to discover some of the most and least famous baseball sites in America. On the way, he shares some stories of American baseball, along with the romantic connection between the sport and our everyday lives. As much as it's an ode to baseball history in America, it's also a tip of the cap to the simple joys in life, like eating hash browns at a Waffle House and exploring new places with family and friends. In these essays, Jason Love tells the stories of baseball road trips to the Hall of Fame (NY), the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum (MD), the former home of legendary Negro League player Judy Johnson (DE), and more. The book also includes stories and anecdotes on Jim Bunning's perfect game, Mo'ne Davis, the Tidewater Summer League, Shoeless Joe Jackson, and his favorite player Steve Jeltz. Slices of Americana is a baseball road-trip memoir in essays that offers tips and tidbits of obscure information you won't find in regular old history books. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of the sport, but they all have one message in common: If you love America's Pastime, baseball is always in season.
Subjects: Baseball;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Not playing by the rules : 21 female athletes who changed sports / by Cline-Ransome, Lesa,author.(CARDINAL)349833;
This powerful and inspiring collection features 21 female trailblazers in their sport, perfect for fans of Women in Sports and Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls! Before girls wore pants or women were permitted to swim in bathing suits at public beaches, who paved the way for women in sports? And who's breaking new ground today? This anthology introduces 21 trailblazing women who have broken through the boundaries set for female athletes. From basketball slam-dunker Lisa Leslie to tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams, whose father had onlookers jeer and taunt the girls as they practiced, to Paralympian Tatyana McFadden, who was a speed demon even at her Russian orphanage before she was adopted, to Olympic gold medalist Elthelda Bleibtry, who was led off to jail when she shed her shoes and stockings to swim in public, Not Playing by the Rules inspires, informs, and illustrates the strength, determination and accomplishments of women athletes both yesterday and today. With powerful photographs and hand-lettered, inspirational quotes from the athletes themselves, this is a collection every young girl should own. The featured athletes include: Ethelda Bleibtry; Bobbi Gibb; Althea Gibson; Gabby Douglas; Flo Hyman; Lisa Leslie; Mia Hamm; Tatyana McFadden; Mo'ne Davis; Ibtihaji Muhammad; Diana Golden; Constance Applebee; Lizzie Arlington; Babe Didrikson; Alice Coachman; Joy Johnson; Nancy Lieberman; Nadia Comaneci; Venus and Serena Williams; and Yusra Mardini.1160L
Subjects: Biographies.; Women athletes; Women athletes; Women; Women.; Womyn.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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