Witness the birth of women's basketball in this illustrated
introduction from renowned nonfiction author Sue Macy.
Raised on a cattle ranch, Agnes Morley was sent to Stanford University
to learn to be a lady.
But she soon exchanged her breeches and spurs for bloomers and a
basketball--and in April 1896, she made history. In a heart-pounding
game against the University of California at Berkeley, Agnes led her
team to victory in the first-ever inter-collegiate women's basketball
game, earning national attention and putting women's basketball on the
map.
This fast-paced story of perseverance and success digs deep into the
history of one of America's most popular sports, and how it came to be
so big. Realistic illustrations by Matt Collins put readers in the
middle of the action, and you'll want cheer along with the crowd.
With comprehensive backmatter including a timeline, author's note,
select bibliography, and recommended places to visit for more
information, Basketball Belles is a perfect introduction to an
intriguing moment in sports and women's history.
A Junior Library Guild Selection
Booklist Top 10 Sports Books for Youth
Booklist Editors' Choice, Books for Youth, Nonfiction, Middler
Readers
NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, History/Life &
Culture in the Americas