The Kid from Diamond Street

Audrey Vernick and Steven Salerno have again collaborated to bring us a captivating picture book biography about a compelling but little-known piece of baseball history. Beginning in 1922, when Edith Houghton was only ten years old, she tried out for a women’s professional baseball team, the Philadelphia Bobbies. Though she was the smallest on the field, soon reporters were talking about “The Kid” and her incredible skill, and crowds were packing the stands to see her play. Her story reminds us that baseball has never been about just men and boys. Baseball is also about talented girls willing to work hard to play any way they can.

How does a ten-year-old girl earn a spot on a professional baseball team in the 1920s?
A True Story: Follow the incredible journey of Edith Houghton, who joined the Philadelphia Bobbies women’s baseball team when she was just ten years old.Girls in Baseball: Discover a time when girls weren’t encouraged to play, and see how the player nicknamed “The Kid” helped change the game.Women in Sports History: Travel back to the 1920s for a piece of little-known American sports history that will inspire young readers to follow their dreams.Inspirational Picture Book: With captivating illustrations, this story reminds every reader that passion and hard work matter more than size or gender.