CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2010
"A solid choice for racing fans and those who like to read about women trailblazers. (author's note, sources) (Picture book/biography. 6-9)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2009
"Fotheringham's bold, spiraling patterns resemble crashing water; both fiery and cool colors pay homage to this vibrant woman and her sport. (author's, source notes) (Picture book/biography. 5-9)"
Little has been written about Annette Kellerman, the founder of water ballet and modernizer of the female swimsuit; Corey's lively descriptions and powerful phrasing successfully fill this niche.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2007
"The backmatter includes a brief author's note, time line, bibliography and websites. (Picture book/nonfiction. 7-10)"
Powerful mixed-media illustrations depict the life and career of tennis great Althea Gibson, the first African-American to win at Wimbledon.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 2004
"Intriguing, but inadequate. (bibliography) (Picture book/nonfiction. 6-10)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 2003
"A pleasure to look at and read aloud, this concludes with a timeline about women in baseball and, on the back cover, a wonderful black-and-white photograph of Alta Weiss preparing to pitch. (Picture book. 4-9)"
A winning author-illustrator team hits a home run with this top-notch tale about Alta Weiss, who played semi-pro baseball in early 1900s.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2001
"The whole arresting package is absolutely a three-pointer. (Picture book/nonfiction. 4-8)"
