Fast Pitch
No CoverA young Black softball captain leads her all-Black team toward a championship while investigating her great-grandfather's past in the Negro Leagues and confronting racism in sports.
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A young Black softball captain leads her all-Black team toward a championship while investigating her great-grandfather's past in the Negro Leagues and confronting racism in sports.
Before she became a critically acclaimed author, NIC STONE spent several years on the softball field as a kid. FAST PITCH grew out of her love of the sport, the movie SANDLOT, and her desire to see more Black female athletes represented on the field and on the page. She currently lives in Atlanta with her adorable little family. “A grand slam of an adventure.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review &qu
will contain mild spoilers
No romantic or sexual content depicted
Mentions of physical injuries sustained during softball games
No profanity or strong language depicted
No substance use depicted
Minor LGBTQ+ elements including a possible bisexual main character and a WLW side pairing
No religious themes present
No magic or witchcraft elements
No occult or demonology content
Explores racism and sexism in youth sports and the history of Black athletes
No self-harm or suicide themes
Themes of racism, sexism, intimidation, and the death of a parent
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