Library Binding, Large Print (January 11th, 2023): $27.59.Juvenile Fiction / Family / Multigenerational.Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism.Juvenile Fiction / People & Places / United States / African American & Black.Shenice Lockwood, captain of the Fulton Firebirds, is hyper-focused when she steps up to the plate. From 1 New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone comes a challenging and heartwarming coming-of-age story about a softball player looking to prove herself on and off the field. "This contemporary sports story goes beyond mere genre appeal it is a novel of substance, carrying the weight of history.” –The Horn Book Product Details Fast Pitch Author Nic Stone Random House Children's Books. “A sports mystery that will keep readers engaged from start to finish…Discussions about race and civil rights are seamlessly woven into the narrative through Shenice’s own experiences.” -School Library Journal Readers of all ages will cheer for Shenice." - Booklist "Tensions are high as the plot bounces between gameplay and sleuthing, ultimately reaching a satisfying conclusion.
"Books like “Fast Pitch” are welcome evidence that writers for young readers are continuing to move beyond narratives in which the primary problem is a character’s marginalization." -The New York Times "Black girl magic hits a home run in Stone's latest novel." - Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
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