Hitting Her Way to the Negro Leagues: A Graphic Novel Biography of Toni Stone (25)

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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.
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    • SKU
      483374
  • Series
    Barrier Breakers
  • Manufacturer
    Capstone (Capstone Press, Cantata Learning, Compass Point, Heinemann-Raintree, Picture Window & Stone Arch)
  • Publisher
    Capstone Press
  • Publisher or imprint
    Capstone Press
  • Author
    Turner, Myra Faye
  • ISBN-13
    9781669083245
  • Format
    Reinforced Library Binding
  • Size
    7 x 9
  • Reading Interest
    3,4,5
  • # of Pages
    32
  • Date Published
    2025
  • Subject
    Nonfiction, Graphic, Biography, Negro League, Baseball
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.

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