Out of Left Field

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By Ellen Klages

A Choose to Read Ohio selection. A story about the fight for equal rights in America’s favorite arena: the baseball field! Every boy in the neighborhood knows Katy Gordon is their best pitcher, even though she’s a girl. But when she tries out for Little League, it’s a whole different story. Girls are not eligible, period. It is a boy’s game and always has been. It’s not fair, and Katy’s going to fight back.  Set in 1957, Out of Left Field is both a detailed picture of a fascinating historic period and a timelessly inspiring story about standing up for equality at any age. Use the Choose to Read Ohio toolkit for Out of Left Field to plan book discussions, library programs, or classroom activities. Visit Ellen Klages's website. Book jacket image and book description courtesy Penguin Random House. Used with permission.