"Dirt on Their Skirts: The Story of the Young Women Who Won the World Championship" by e.b. Lewis tells the inspiring true story of a group of young female athletes who defied societal expectations to pursue their passion for baseball. Set in the 1940s, the narrative captures their journey from practicing in the dusty fields to earning their place in the championship game. The girls face various challenges, including skepticism from others and the struggle for recognition. With determination and teamwork, they strive to prove themselves, showcasing the power of perseverance and the breaking of barriers in sports. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book was published in 2000 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

Dianna Hutts Aston is the author of several picture books. She lives in Texas with her husband and two children. E. B. Lewis has illustrated more than 30 books and is a former winner of the Coretta Scott King Medal. He lives in New Jersey, USA. Shane W. Evans is the illustrator of several children's books, including NO MORE! STORIES AND SONGS OF SLAVE RESISTANCE by Doreen Rappaport. Of FREE AT LAST!, he says, "As in NO MORE!, I was faced with the challenge of making beautiful images out of images that are not always beautiful. There are dark moments in American history - our story - that need to be told, need to be known, and very importantly, need to be seen. It has been a welcome challenge and honor to tell these stories in pictures. "