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"A wonderful picture book biography. Little girls will be inspired."* This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

Effa always loved baseball. As a young woman, she would go to Yankee Stadium just to see Babe Ruth’s mighty swing. But she never dreamed she would someday own a baseball team. Or be the first—and only—woman ever inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

From her childhood in Philadelphia to her groundbreaking role as business manager and owner of the Newark Eagles, Effa Manley always fought for what was right. And she always swung for the fences.

From author Audrey Vernick and illustrator Don Tate comes the remarkable story of an all-star of a woman.

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Gr 2-4–Vernick's sprightly text and Tate's vibrant illustrations combine in an appreciative tribute to the first woman to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Manley blazed a trail on two fronts: she fought racial injustice throughout her life; and as coowner of the Newark Eagles, a Negro League team, she succeeded in a male-dominated field. Growing up in the early 1900s, the biracial Manley often ran into discrimination and heard, “That's just the way things are.” However, she organized boycotts and stood up for her rights and the rights of her players. Even after black ballplayers gained admission to the major leagues, Manley advocated on their behalf until the Hall of Fame began to induct and recognize “her players.” This appreciative biography gently limns the spirited individual behind these accomplishments. At the ballpark, Manley chose to sit in the stands “where the seats vibrated from foot-stomping excitement,” and when the score was close, she peeked between her white-gloved fingers. Both author and illustrator are on top of their games as they bring this inspiring story to life.–Marilyn Taniguchi, Beverly Hills Public Library, CAα(c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Effa Manley may be a name only die-hard baseball fans recognize, but this sweeping picture-book biography will help change that. African American Manley grew up playing baseball in the early 1900s in Philadelphia, where she frequently experienced racial prejudice, often targeted at her darker-skinned siblings. After moving to New York City, she met her husband at Yankee Stadium, and together they organized labor protests in Harlem and founded the influential Negro League team that became the Newark Eagles. A tireless champion for her players, Manley fought for fair salaries when some Eagles moved on to newly integrated major-league teams, and in later years, she lobbied for her players’ recognition in the Baseball Hall of Fame, where she became the first woman to be inducted. Vernick adds appeal to this straightforward biography with repetitive phrases that emphasize Manley’s activist spirit, while Tate’s slightly stylized acrylic paintings convey both the historical setting and the timeless excitement in the ballpark. Partner this welcome title with Kadir Nelson’s multi-award-winning history of the Negro Leagues, We Are the Ship (2008). Grades 1-3. --Gillian Engberg

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"Both author and illustrator are on top of their games as they bring this inspiring story to life." — School Library Journal (starred review)

“Vernick employs a matter-of-fact tone and highly descriptive, accessible language that not only provides a great deal of information but also captures both the essence of the era and Manley’s compassion and strength of character. ...readers will cheer.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Tate’s energetic illustrations harmonize well with Vernick’s fresh and engaging text. History favors the individuals in the spotlight: here’s an entertaining portrait of a woman who made significant strides behind the scenes.” — Publishers Weekly

“Vernick adds appeal to this straightforward biography with repetitive phrases that emphasize Manley’s activist spirit, while Tate’s slightly stylized acrylic paintings convey both the historical setting and the timeless excitement in the ballpark.” — Booklist

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Effa always loved baseball. As a young woman, she would go to Yankee Stadium just to see Babe Ruth’s mighty swing. But she never dreamed she would someday own a baseball team. Or be the first—and only—woman ever inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

From her childhood in Philadelphia to her groundbreaking role as business manager and owner of the Newark Eagles, Effa Manley always fought for what was right. And she always swung for the fences.

From author Audrey Vernick and illustrator Don Tate comes the remarkable story of an all-star of a woman.

About the Author

Audrey Vernick is the author of more than a dozen books for young readers, including Is Your Buffalo Ready For Kindergarten? and She Loved Baseball: The Effa Manley Story. She is also the coauthor of the middle grade novels Two Naomis and Naomis Too. Audrey enjoys visiting schools to speak with young readers and writers. She lives with her family near the ocean in New Jersey. Visit her online at www.audreyvernick.com.

Don Tate has illustrated more than twenty-five children’s books, including Sure As Sunrise, which was named a 2004 Aesop Accolades book, and Say Hey! A Song of Willie Mays. He lives with his wife and son in Austin, Texas.

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0061349208
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Balzer + Bray; Illustrated edition (October 19, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780061349201
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0061349201
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD840L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.9 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.4 x 8.6 x 11.1 inches

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Audrey Vernick writes fiction and nonfiction for young readers. A three-time recipient of the New Jersey Arts Council's writing fellowship, Audrey's books have been translated into more than a dozen languages. She lives near the ocean with her family. Visit her at www.audreyvernick.com and follow her on twitter @yourbuffalo.

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Bob Luke

A Woman's Story for All Children

Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2011

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Audrey Vernick tells an important story in a straightforward manner accompanied by evocative color illustrations by Don Tate.

Vernick describes Effa Manley's life from her childhood in Philadelphia, where she experienced discrimination at an early age, to her 1935 marriage to Abe Manley, who owned the Newark Eagles, in Newark, New Jersey, to her role as the only woman executive in Negro league baseball during the Eagles' tenure which lasted from 1936 to 1948. Vernick shows how Effa, in her fight to improve conditions for all African Americans, stood up to other team owners - all men, many of whom thought a woman had no place in baseball, to store owners who hired blacks only for menial positions, and to major league baseball executives like Branch Rickey who stole players from her. Effa showed those who had resigned themselves to just accepting life as it was, and who said to each other, "That's just the way things are," that things could be changed for the better with some daring and some effort.

Tate's illustrations set the story's context with full page images of jazz musicians, protesters, ballplayers and the bus they traveled in, Effa in action, fans in the stands, and Effa's plaque in Cooperstown.

Children of all ages will enjoy Vernick's and Tate's book and may well draw some inspiration from it.

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KGL

Inspirational & educational story on an African-American Female Sports Team Owner

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2017

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My daughter read this as part of a program to earn a free ticket to an Atlanta Braves game. The program required a child read a book about baseball. This book was great because it was a story I had never heard before, so not only did it educate my daughter, it educated me as well. My daughter is 7, in second grade, and reads at a fourth grade level. There were some words that were a bit difficult for her, but overall she was able to read through it easily without it being too simplistic. Since it addresses the business side of the sport, gender issues and race issues, it also prompted quite a few questions, which is a big plus with this book. I definitely recommend it for young readers and the parents can benefit from learning this story as well.

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Bookqueen49

Women made their mark in history and are just now bring discovered.

Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2021

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I used this to celebrate not only black history month but highlight accomplishments of women .

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Kathe Doran

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Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2014

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I thought the book was informative for young readers learning about segregation.

I thought the book was good for young readers learning about segregation.

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Phyllis A. Trexler

Another great biography that many people have not heard about

Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2017

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Another great biography that many people have not heard about. Lots of discussion about this woman and her achievements. I also bought this book to donate to my grandsons' school library.

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C. Ansell

A great read for baseball lovers and folks interested in picture ...

Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2016

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A fascinating piece of baseball history that I was previously unaware of. A great read for baseball lovers and folks interested in picture book biographies of amazing women - which Effa Manley definitely is!

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D. Dill

Add it to your history collection

Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2017

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Great book for my child's collection about a little known hero.