Book description
This book chronicles the history of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and the stories of the first women to play professional baseball in a league of their own.
In 1941, the world was at war, and with able-bodied American men fighting overseas, professional baseball was in danger of becoming…
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1 author picked The Incredible Women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book is a pure delight and a joy-filled tribute to the women who played for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in the 1940s and 1950s.
The history of the League and stories from the women are paired with charming illustrations by the author, making this an engaging and entertaining book. Orrock’s storytelling inspired me to write a book about a girl who aspires to play for the AAGPBL. I can only imagine that this book will be an influence on anyone who picks it up!
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