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1 author picked Fast Pitch as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book has everything: found family, family scandal and mystery, and sports drama galore!

As someone who always wanted to play softball but was scared of striking out, the bravery of this story on all fronts inspired and thrilled me. Stone balances sports and STEM in such a creative way, showing rather than telling young fans they don’t have to go all in for one column or clique. They can be a little bit of everything and never be “too much” for their true team.

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