"Joan Joyce The Wonder Girl" © is a children's book which celebrates the incredible career and life of Joan Joyce. Stop by the library and enjoy a reading of the book with local authors Keely Baisden Knudsen, Lauren Salatto-Rosenay, and Tony Renzoni. Join authors Keely and Lauren, performers from the Legacy Theatre, in songs inspired by the book. All three co-authors will be available for book signing and copies of the books will be available for purchase. The book is recommended for ages 4 to 8, but all ages are welcome to participate in the storytime.
About the Book:
Joan Joyce is considered by many to be the Greatest Female Athlete in Sports History. Joan began her incredible softball and basketball career at the tender age of 13.
Inducted into an amazing 21 Halls of Fame, Joan starred at a very high level in Softball, Basketball, "Power" Volleyball, Golf, and Bowling. Joan was a referee (34 years), University Golf Coach (18 years), successful FAU Head Softball Coach (nearly 30 years), and overall coach for over 60 years!
She struck out Ted Williams (several occasions), Hank Aaron, and other MLB greats. Her professional golf record of 17 putts in one round, set a ladies and men's professional record - and has not been broken in over 40 years!
Joan set a women's tournament record when she scored 67 points in one game.
There will always be athletes who excel in a particular sport, but there will never be another Joan Joyce!
Step up to the plate and read about Joan Joyce, the greatest of them all!
The book is co-written by: Keely Baisden Knudsen, Lauren Salatto-Rosenay, and Tony Renzoni.