Author Profile
Sue Macy
5 Books
Sue Macy is an award-winning author dedicated to uncovering the fascinating stories of women in history and sports. Her engaging nonfiction books bring trailblazing female athletes, journalists, and pioneers to life for young readers. From the early days of women's basketball and the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League to the daring adventures of early female motorists, Macy's writing highlights stories of courage and determination. She has profiled iconic figures like astronaut Sally Ride, sharpshooter Annie Oakley, and undercover reporter Nellie Bly. Through her rigorous research and dynamic storytelling, she gives readers a front-row seat to the historical milestones that shattered stereotypes and paved the way for modern generations.
How Gertrude Ederle Swam the English Channel and Took the World by Storm
Stand on the beach at Cape Gris-Nez, France, and face the freezing, churning waves of the English Channel alongside Gertrude Ederle. It is August 1926, and twenty one miles of perilous waterway separate this brave swimmer from the English coastline. Many people thought a woman could never make this grueling swim, but Trudy was determined to prove them wrong.
Dive into the action as you follow her stroke by stroke through this record smashing victory. You will feel the chill of the water and the sheer willpower it took to conquer one of the most famous athletic challenges in the world. This stunningly illustrated true story celebrates a defining moment in sports history and the incredible courage of a young woman who refused to give up.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
40 Pages
How Two Teams and One Scrappy Player Put Women's Hoops on the Map
Step onto the court in 1896 and witness the very first intercollegiate women's basketball game. Agnes Morley was raised on a cattle ranch and sent to Stanford University to learn to be a proper lady. But it did not take long for her to trade her spurs for bloomers and a brand new sport called basketball.
Join Agnes as she leads her scrappy team into a heart pounding, historical matchup against the University of California at Berkeley. You will feel the excitement and tension of a game that brought national attention to women's sports for the very first time. This dynamic true story captures the fierce determination and teamwork of the trailblazing athletes who put women's hoops on the map.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
Imagine loving sports so much that you decide to write about them for a living, even when everyone tells you it is a job only for men. Mary Garber was a pioneering journalist who faced a time when women were rarely allowed in the newspaper business. She was not even permitted to sit in the press boxes at games, but that never stopped her from getting the story.
Follow Mary's amazing fifty six year career as she covers everything from local games to groundbreaking African American sports events that others ignored. You will see how her dedication and fairness earned her the respect of athletes and coaches everywhere. This engaging true story shows how one brave writer broke all the rules to become a legendary voice in sports history.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
44 Pages
How a Mensch from Massachusetts Saved Yiddish Literature for Generations to Come
Jump into dumpsters, crawl through cramped attics, and rummage around musty basements on a thrilling treasure hunt to save history. Aaron Lansky was on a mission to rescue any book written in Yiddish, the language spoken by generations of European Jews. When experts guessed there were only a few thousand of these books left in the world, Aaron knew he had to act fast before they were lost forever.
Follow his incredible journey as he defies the odds to collect nearly one and a half million books, preserving a rich culture and vital stories for the future. Accompanied by bold and beautiful illustrations, this inspiring true story shows how one person's dedication can rescue an entire piece of history and keep a beautiful language alive.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
48 Pages
Lace up your skates and hit the track in 1948 New York City, where a fierce and fast paced rivalry is about to make sports history. Midge Brasuhn is scrappy and lightning quick, while Gerry Murray is a gutsy glamour girl who refuses to back down. Together, these two incredible athletes are about to battle it out in a high speed game of Roller Derby.
Feel the excitement of a packed arena as thousands of television viewers tune in to watch this thrilling, hard hitting competition for the very first time. You will get an up close look at the grit, determination, and intense rivalry that helped launch the era of televised sports and proved that women could be the toughest competitors on wheels.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
