Books like Just Like Josh Gibson by Angela Johnson
In "Just Like Josh Gibson," a young girl is inspired by her grandmother’s bold story of breaking gender barriers in baseball. Her grandmother recounts the excitement and challenges of being one of the first girls allowed to play the game, reminding her granddaughter of the power of determination and the legacy of African American athletes.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Angela Johnson
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