Lupe Throws Like A Girl: Softball and Second Chances
About this ebook
Lupe Lopez has a big dream—to be the first in her family to graduate high school and earn a softball scholarship, but her graduation is in jeopardy. She volunteers in a retirement home, to earn more class credits, and meets Mr. Ramirez, a baseball fanatic who teaches Lupe about empathy and the importance of community. Their friendship also surprises with the ghost of baseball all-star and a supernatural mystery. Lupe grapples with her identity as a Latina athlete and the expectations placed on her both on and off the field. If you love stories of self-discovery, the bonds of community, and the challenges faced by young women in sports, you’ll be captivated by Lupe’s journey. Join her as she learns the true meaning of strength, empathy, and achieving one’s dreams against all odds.
About the author
Dr. Anita Perez Ferguson is an award-winning YA fiction writer recognized by the San Francisco Writers Conference and the International Latino Book Awards. She publishes a weekly column, Diverse Voices—Bravo! featuring other modern Latinx authors and their stories on Substack. Her advocacy for under-represented communities earned her the 2014 Lacayo Lifetime Achievement Award from the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute.
