Miss Mary Reporting The True Story of Sportswri

Miss Mary Reporting is a delightful illustrated biography that tells the inspiring story of Mary Garber, one of the first female sports journalists in American history. While sitting in the bleachers of a Soap Box Derby in the 1950s, Mary overheard two African-American boys saying that she would write about them if they did something good. This inspired her to become a sportswriter and cover African-American sports, which were not routinely covered at the time. Mary faced many challenges as a woman in a male-dominated field, but her feisty and determined spirit never let her stop from achieving her dreams. The book shows how Mary's career in sports journalism flourished over 56 years and culminated in her receiving the Associated Press Sports Editors Red Smith Award, the first woman to ever do so. Every year, the Association of Women in Sports Media presents the Mary Garber Pioneer Award in her honor to a role model for women in sports media. The book tells Mary's story in an engaging and informative way, which is bound to inspire readers of all ages.Miss Mary Reporting is a must-read for children and adults alike who are interested in sports, journalism, or simply looking for an inspiring story. The beautiful illustrations and well-written text make this book an ideal way to introduce youngsters to the power of determination and the value of telling people's stories, regardless of their background or race. The book is a reminder that women can achieve anything they set their minds to, and Mary Garber's legacy serves as proof of that.