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Batter Up

By Sue Muller Hacking
Illustrated by Don Tate

Paperback: $6.50

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An African American girl scores for her team by hitting a home run.
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About the Creators

Thumb_thumb Sue Muller Hacking - Author

was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Although she studied psychology in college, Sue now devotes her time to writing and sometimes photo-illustrating her books. The idea for this book came from the many hours she spends attending her daughter’s softball games. Sue lives in Redmond, Washington, with her husband, their two children, and their two cats.

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makes his debut as an author with the publication of It Jes’ Happened. He has also illustrated more than forty trade and educational books for children, including the highly-praised Summer Sun Risin’ and Black All Around!, published by Lee & Low Books; She Loved Baseball; and Ron’s Big Mission. Tate and his family live in Austin, Texas. He can be found online at dontate.com

About This Title

ISBN

Paperback: 9781584309635

Guided Reading:

B

Intervention:

2

Interest Level:

Grades PreK - K

Reading Level:

Grades PreK - K

Themes

Sports, Overcoming Obstacles, African/African American Interest, Persistence/Grit, Pride, Breaking Gender Barriers, Childhood Experiences and Memories, Identity/Self Esteem/Confidence, Optimism/Enthusiasm

Part of These Collections

Bebop African American English Grades PreK-2, Early Emergent Dual Language, Early Emergent English , Bebop English Guided Reading Level B, Bebop Realistic Fiction Collection Grades PreK-2, Reading Recovery Bebop Books collection