The Girl Who Changed Little League: The True Story of Maria Pepe and Her Battle to Play Ball author-Jennifer Birch This inspiring book celebrates the

This inspiring book celebrates the strength and resilience of remixed families and the beauty of chosen families

"—Francisco X

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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

The Girl Who Changed Little League: The True Story of Maria Pepe and Her Battle to Play Ball author-Jennifer Birch This inspiring book celebrates 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