"Players in Pigtails" by Shana Corey tells the inspiring story of a young girl named Kelsey who dreams of playing baseball during a time when girls often weren’t encouraged to participate in sports. Set against the backdrop of the 1970s, Kelsey faces challenges as she navigates her passion for the game in a neighborhood where boys dominate the diamond. With determination and the support of her friends, she breaks stereotypes, proving that girls can excel in any field they choose. This heartwarming tale celebrates courage, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams, making it a relatable read for young athletes everywhere. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Scholastic Bookshelf .

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Turtleback Books .

Shana Corey has the unique ability to make history accessible and fun, a talent that has been praised in all of her celebrated picture books, including MERMAID QUEEN, illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham and YOU FORGOT YOUR SKIRT, AMELIA BLOOMER!, illustrated by Chesley McLaren, which was named a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year and an Orbis Pictus Recommended Title. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. Edwin Fotheringham has illustrated several notable picture books, including Barbara Kerley's WHAT TO DO ABOUT ALICE?, a Sibert Honor Book and a Boston Globe/Horn Book Award Honor Book, and THE EXTRAORDINARY MARK TWAIN (ACCORDING TO SUSY), a New York Public Library Best Children's Book. Edwin lives in Seattle, Washington. You can visit him online at www. edfotheringham. com. Al MacCuish is a Creative Director at Mother, one of the world's leading creative agencies. He lives in London. Rebecca Gibbon's illustrations have appeared in the New Yorker, Vogue and The Wall Street Journal. She contributed the illustrations to Players in Pigtails and Elizabeth Leads the Way.