About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is starting to notice social inequities or asking big questions about why the world is not always fair. In the Jim Crow South of the 1920s, twelve year old Charley dreams of being a professional pitcher, a goal that feels impossible due to the era's racism and sexism. Through the power of her grandfather's stories about their resilient ancestors, Charley learns to navigate the tension between her family's protective silence and the harsh reality of the town's forbidden spaces. This is a deeply moving historical novel that provides a safe framework for discussing systemic injustice while celebrating the unbreakable bonds of family and the courage required to dream big against the odds.
