Run Like A Girl: 50 Extraordinary and Inspiring Sportswomen
English
By (author): Danielle Brown
Run Like a Girl presents inspirational biographical stories from 50 of the worlds top female athletes.
All over the world, there are female athletes breaking barriers, pushing limits and achieving amazing things, but where did their journeys begin? And what challenges did they have to overcome to get where they are today? The award-winning Run Like a Girl is a collection of fascinating biographical stories told by 50 highly successful sportswomen, from boxing superstar Nicola Adams to record-breaking yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur and fearless mountain biker Rachel Atherton. As well as giving an insight into their influences, motivations and achievements, each story reminds us that failing can teach us just as much as winning; success isnt limited to the sports field; and 'running like a girl' can lead you all the way to the top.
- Winner of The Sunday Times Children's Sports Book of the Year 2022 award
- Inspirational biographical stories from 50 of the worlds top female athletes including 2021 Olympic medal winners Simone Biles (Silver and Bronze), Allyson Felix (Gold and Bronze), Valerie Adams (Bronze), Laura Kenny (Gold and Silver) and Sky Brown (Bronze)
- Illustrated spreads bring each story to life, with panels providing facts and best achievements
- Written by the co-author of Be Your Best Self (Button, 2019), shortlisted for the Telegraph Children's Sports Book of the Year 2020
- For ages 7-12