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The True Story of Sportswriter Mary Garber

By Sue Macy Pictures by C.F. Payne
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
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