The Kid from Diamond Street by Audrey Vernick

Not only did Edith Houghton play baseball in 1912, she played when she was only 10 years old As an adult. “The compelling story and energetic illustrations make this an excellent addition. The Kid from Diamond Street: The Extraordinary Story of Baseball Legend Edith Houghton. Salerno's illustrations, variously rendered in charcoal, ink, and gouache, as well as digital color, lovingly evoke the time period and the settings” -Kirkus Reviews “Vernick offers plenty of details about Edith’s life on the baseball circuit, telling the tale in a conversational tone that brings the events to life and indicating that the concept of women playing alongside and against men was, if not common, perfectly acceptable. Winner Description: Author: Vernick, Audrey. 'Salerno's mixed-media artwork channels the footloose energy of the Jazz Age' -Publishers Weekly The Kid From Diamond Street: The Extraordinary Story of Baseball Legend Edith Houghton. View a posting on Steven's blog to see how the illustrations for this picture book were created. True story of Philadelphia girl Edith Houghton who became a professional baseball player at age ten and in 1925 at age 13 she was a star players on the all-female baseball team touring Japan and competing against their all-male baseball teams. The Kid from Diamond Street -written by Audrey Vernick & illustrated by Steven Salerno published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2016. The compelling story and energetic illustrations make this an excellent addition.' –School Library Journal 'Salerno’s mixed-media illustrations are a lively amalgam of action and scenic panorama.' –Bulletin 'Choice quotations from Houghton bring her personality and love of baseball to vivid life, while Salerno’s mixed-media artwork channels the footloose energy of the Jazz Age.' –Publishers Weekly 'This timely message about playing simply for the love of the game, as opposed to personal glory or celebrity, comes through loud and clear.Click upper right corner of images to enlargeĪbove: the original art used on the book jacket cover A forgotten star shines anew.' –Kirkus Reviews ' should especially appeal to those who enjoyed Vernick and Salerno’s Brothers at Bat: The True Story of an Amazing All-Brother Baseball Team.

Much fascinating information about Edith's long and adventurous life is added in an author's note. Baseball is also ten-year-old girls, marching across a city to try out for a team intended for players twice their age.' –Horn Book 'Salerno's illustrations, variously rendered in charcoal, ink, and gouache, as well as digital color, lovingly evoke the time period and the settings. The Kid from Diamond Street, picture book written by Audrey Vernick & illustrated by Steven Salerno.

2017 ILA -CBC Children's Choice List 'An engaging story that reminds readers that “baseball isn’t just numbers and statistics, men and boys.

The Kid from Diamond Street by Audrey Vernick