A+Strong+Right+Arm+The+Story+of+Mamie+Peanut+Johnson



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

by Michelle Y. Green

The true story of Mamie Johnson, who loved baseball so much she dared to try out for the all-male, all-white Police Athletic League and made the team. She dreamed of playing in the big leagues like her hero Jackie Robinson and finally did! She was one of 3 African- American women to play professional baseball, pitching for the Indianapolis Clowns! This book is full of exciting baseball stories and lots of heart.

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