Smarty Marty Takes the Field

Smarty Marty Takes the Field is an inspiring picture book from Emmy Award-winning sports journalist Amy Gutierrezbetter known as Amy Gand award-winning author/illustrator Anika Orrock about the courage it takes to break down gender barriers in the world of sports and beyond. Special Interview with Alyssa Nakken Having proven her baseball chops in Smarty Marty's Got Game, this time Marty is making a play for manager, something no girl has ever done in her town's Little League history. Unfortunately, not everyone thinks she can do it, but a chance encounter with a very special trailblazer gives her the courage to turn her fear into opportunity. Complete with plenty of baseball knowledge and go-get-'em-girl empowerment, this story is sure to inspire young readers to ask themselves, ';If not you, who?' Smarty Marty seriesSmarty Marty's Got Game (#1) illustrated by Adam McCauleySmarty Marty Steps Up Her Game (#2) illustrated by Ariana KilloraSmarty Marty Takes the Field (#3) illustrated by Anika Orrock Also available:Smarty Marty's Official Gameday Sourcebook