Fast Pitch — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Shenice Lockwood, captain of the Fulton Firebirds, is hyper-focused when she steps up to the plate. Nothing can stop her from leading her team to the U12 fast-pitch softball regional championship. But life has thrown some curveballs her way.
Strike one: As the sole team of all-brown faces, Shenice and the Firebirds have to work twice as hard to prove that Black girls belong at bat.
Strike two: Shenice’s focus gets shaken when her great-uncle Jack reveals that a career-ending—and family-name-ruining—crime may have been a setup.
Strike three: Broken focus means mistakes on the field. And Shenice’s teammates are beginning to wonder if she’s captain-qualified.
It's up to Shenice to discover the truth about her family’s past—and fast—before secrets take the Firebirds out of the game forever.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fast Pitch appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence detected in the narrative of 'Fast Pitch'. The story is described as fun and fast-paced without any mention of violent content. No scary content detected in the narrative. The book is described as upbeat and suspenseful, but not frightening.
Does Fast Pitch have violence?
No violence detected in the narrative of 'Fast Pitch'. The story is described as fun and fast-paced without any mention of violent content.
Does Fast Pitch have scary content?
No scary content detected in the narrative. The book is described as upbeat and suspenseful, but not frightening.
Does Fast Pitch have religious themes?
No religious content detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Fast Pitch have racial/cultural content?
The story centers on a Black girl who is part of the only all-Black girls' softball team in a league still named 'Dixie'. It explores themes of race through her family's history and the context of the Negro Leagues.
Does Fast Pitch have profanity?
No profanity detected in the narrative of 'Fast Pitch'. The book is aimed at a middle-grade audience, suggesting language is appropriate for that age group.
Does Fast Pitch have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the narrative of 'Fast Pitch'. The focus is primarily on sports and race.
Does Fast Pitch have sexual identity?
No sexual content detected in the book's narrative. The focus is on a young girl's experiences in softball and family dynamics.
Does Fast Pitch have gender roles?
The narrative features a female protagonist leading an all-Black girls' softball team, which challenges traditional gender roles in sports. The coach's same-gender marriage also reflects modern feminist themes.
Does Fast Pitch have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features a White woman coach who is in a same-sex marriage, which is a notable aspect of the narrative. This inclusion normalizes LGBTQ+ relationships within the context of the story.
