Hitting Her Way to the Negro Leagues

A graphic novel about Toni Stone, who overcame racial and gender barriers to become the first Black woman to play professional baseball in the Negro Leagues.

In the early 1950s, Toni Stone made history as the first Black woman to play professional baseball. In this action-packed graphic novel, discover Stone’s journey from a young “tomboy” in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to a starting second baseman with the Negro American League’s Indianapolis Clowns. Despite racial and gender barriers, this groundbreaking ballplayer achieved success on the field—like getting a rare hit off baseball legend Satchel Paige—and inspired countless young woman off the field. With fast-paced text and full-color illustrations, this graphic novel is sure to be a home run with history lovers and sports fans alike.