The Girl Who Changed Little League: The True Story of Maria Pepe and Her Battle to Play Ball author-Jennifer Birch and Noa is in the

and Noa is in the dark about what’s happening behind the scenes at night

"—Francisco X

but forever is a long time

This silly back-to-school graphic novel will engage even the most reluctant readers and will keep kids laughing from the first page to the last

and that teamwork and self-confidence can define true success

The Girl Who Changed Little League: The True Story of Maria Pepe and Her Battle to Play Ball author-Jennifer Birch and Noa is in theDiscover the true story of Maria Pepe, an eleven year old girl who changed the course of Little League history. Maria Pepe loved baseball. When Little League formed in her hometown in 1972, she was eager to prove herself as a competitor. There was only one problem: Little League was not open to girl players. This didnt stop Maria. She took her glove and joined her friends, Nicky and Louie, at tryouts. She could hit, pitch, and catch as good as any of