Sunday, April 13, 2008

A Strong Right Arm: The Story of Mamie "Peanut" Johnson

Textbook: A Strong Right Arm: The Story of Mamie "Peanut" Johnson

Author: Michelle Y. Green

ISBN: 0142400726


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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 thatÂ's dominated by white men, there is no place for a black woman. Mamie doesnÂ't give up— from the time she insists on trying out for the all-male, all-white Police Athletic League team until she realizes her dream and becomes one of only three women to play in the Negro Leagues. Mamie JohnsonÂ's life shows that with courage and perseverance one can overcome even the greatest challenges.

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