
By Heather Lang, Cecilia Puglesi (Illustrator)
A girl defies rules to join Little League, changing the game forever.
In 1950, Kathryn Johnston dreams of playing Little League baseball, but girls aren't allowed. Determined, she disguises herself as a boy named 'Tubby' and makes the team. Her bold move challenges the status quo and paves the way for future generations. Will her courage be enough to change the game forever? Discover how one girl's daring act reshapes the world of sports.
In 1950, Kathryn Johnston wanted to play Little League, but an unwritten rule kept girls from trying out. So she cut off her hair and tried out as a boy under the nickname “Tubby.” She made the team—and inspired future generations. An inspiring and suspenseful story about what it means to want to do something so badly you’re willing to break the rules—and how, sometimes, breaking the rules can lead to change.
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