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 CATCHING THE MOON
by Crystal Hubbard
Catching the Moon is the story of a young girl named Marcenia Lyle who, growing up in the 1930s, loves nothing more than baseball. She chases down fly balls, steals bases and dreams of becoming a professional baseball player. One day her spirit and talent catch the eye of a coach for a baseball summer camp. Though a girl has never been allowed on the team, Marcenia proves to him she can hold her own. Even when the lack of a new pair of cleats and her family’s objections stand in the way of her dream, Marcenia overcomes unbeatable odds to become the first woman to play for an all-male baseball team. Based on a true story, Catching the Moon is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
GRADES: K – 8
TOURS: January – April, 2010
THEMES: Perseverance, baseball, tolerance, believing in oneself
EVENTS: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Black History Month, Read Aloud Month
Download your "Catching the Moon" Study guide (PDF) here
Target Family Fun Day February 20, 2010 in the Center House Theatre. Enjoy a FREE performance, all-ages book fair crafts, and drama workshops relating to the show. It's a free, fun, interactive, and engaging morning for the whole family. For more info an tickets
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