Her Fearless Run: Kathrine Switzer’s Historic Boston Marathon
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Kathrine Switzer modified the world of operating. This narrative biography follows Kathrine from operating laps as a lady in her yard to turning into the primary girl to run the Boston Marathon with official race numbers in 1967. Her inspirational true story is for anybody keen to problem the principles.
The compelling collage artwork provides to the kinetic motion of the story. With stress and coronary heart, this biography has the influential energy to get readers into operating. A wonderful alternative for sports activities followers, New Englanders, younger dreamers, and aggressive ladies and boys alike.
Writer : Web page Road Children (April 2, 2019)
Language : English
Hardcover : 40 pages
ISBN-10 : 1624146546
ISBN-13 : 978-1624146541
Studying age : 6 – 11 years, from clients
Grade degree : Preschool and up
Merchandise Weight : 1.35 kilos
Dimensions : 10.2 x 0.55 x 11.6 inches
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Sunday C –
Great for interactive read aloud in k-3
âGirls werenât supposed to sweat. Girls werenât supposed to compete. They were too weak, too fragile, for sports. Thatâs what most people thought.But not Kathrine.â (page 3)Sweat. Compete. Not too weak. Not too fragile for sports. Kathrine Switzer would change most peopleâs thoughts on this as she determinedly pursued her right to run â in school, in college, in the 1967 Boston Marathon (when they tried to throw her out of the race) and beyond.Chaffeeâs text would read aloud easily and Rooneyâs pictures are brilliantly colored, with vivid images of Switzer and the obstacles she facedâdeveloping her endurance as a runner and convincing others that women can run long distances too. Highly recommend reading aloud in kindergarten through third and book talking for any elementary age to pick up and read on their own.Chaffee has written this book with a clear audience of young readers/listeners in mind. She begins with âPAT-PAT-PATâ and a description of young Kathrine running laps, sweating in the hot summer sun, and marking a tree with a piece of chalk every time she passes by. At key points in the story, Chaffee has chosen key events to describe in detail. She inserts a version of the refrain âGirls werenât supposed to sweat. Girls werenât supposed to⦠Thatâs what most people thoughtâ as a signal to our students that Switzer was persistent and determined; in a way that says to the reader, âheads upâ because Switzer is going to do something else in pursuit of being allowed to compete and, as a result, changing the world’s perspective on this issue.
Amazon Customer –
An empowering must read for all young children
This is such an empowering book for young girls and teaches young boys about equal rights. I am a marathoner myself, and have twin boys. When reading this book to them, they ask so many questions about why girls were not supposed to run, and they follow up with “you run all the time”. “I can’t believe that girls were not supposed too.” This book is a must read for all young children. This will help teach your child to never give up on their dreams, and to go after any goals they have despite what others say or think. Kim Chaffee did an outstanding job sharing Katherine Switzer’s story! This book really keeps children engaged and you can see their wheels spinning while learning about equal rights. A truly inspiring and empowering read!
Marie T. –
Great read about equality.
I loved sharing this book with my first grade students and discussing why she was not allowed in the race, and if that was fair. All of the students really realized around her and loved hearing her story. I loved that many of the illustrations are straight from actual photographs, and my students enjoyed comparing them.I found a video interview with Katherine that we enjoyed watching, but it does say the word âhellâ so you have to be careful sharing that one!
Teresa Robeson –
Encouraging us to believe in ourselves
A skillfully told tale of perseverance and inner (and outer) strength, HER FEARLESS RUN is an uplifting book that had me cheering from page one. The emotion-filled yet approachable illustrations complement the text beautifully, bringing an extra depth to the story. This book is perfect for the classroom and home and is sure to inspire kids (and adults) to go for what they want to accomplish.
Summer Sheehan –
I want to give this book to every young lady I know!
What a great story to teach women of all ages that with hard work and determination, they can do whatever they set out to do.Thank you to all the amazing women who have paved the way for the rest of us to take on careers or just fun activities that put a smile on our face and a skip in our step!
K. Stowell –
Important for readers of all ages
This is such an inspiring book that should be owned by anyone who wants to feel empowered, or to empower others by giving the book as a gift! The art is beautiful and the author, Kim Chaffee captures the real magnitude of how important this story was in our history. A wonderful book for all future generations.
J.C. Roberts –
The best picture book biography I’ve ever read!
This inspirational true story about Kathrine Switzer is exceptionally well written and bursting with heart. It’s a perfect pairing of story, style, and gorgeous illustrations, with a real life character kids will care about and a rewarding finish sure to inspire boys and girls alike, even those who aren’t familiar with Switzer’s story.
JPastro –
A winner!
I’m completely in awe of Kim Chaffee’s beautifully written book, the gorgeous art by EllenRooney and of Kathrine Switzer’s fabulous story. Such an amazing role model! All the emotions are there, excitement, fear, anger, but then… wow what a happy ending! Makes me want to (really) start running!
vicky4chick –
Love reading this with my kids