Children's Nonfiction Sports & Recreation
There Goes Patti McGee!
The Story of the First Women's National Skateboard Champion
- Publisher
- Farrar Straus & Giroux
- Initial publish date
- Feb 2021
- Category
- Sports & Recreation, Skateboarding, Women
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780374313999
- Publish Date
- Feb 2021
- List Price
- $27.99
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 4 to 8
- Grade: p to 3
Description
2022 Texas Library Association's Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List Pick
Tootie Nienow and Erika Medina's There Goes Patti McGee! is an uplifting picture book biography of the first-ever professional female skateboarder and winner of the 1964 National Skateboard Championship for Women.
Brought to life by Erika Medina's dynamic and joyful illustrations, There Goes Patti McGee! walks us through Patti first place win in the women’s division of the 1964 National Skateboard Championship. She wowed the judges with what would become her signature move—the rolling handstand. Inspiring and unapologetic, Patti McGee proves that anyone can skate.
About the authors
ERIKA MEDINA is a Mexican illustrator and book publicist living and working in Vancouver, British Columbia. She is interested in storytelling, myths and legends, and scary stories. Erika is the illustrator of several picture books, including Margot and the Moon Landing, 48 Grasshopper Estates, and Adela's Mariachi Band (August 2024).
Editorial Reviews
2022 Texas Library Association's Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List Pick
"An inspirational read-aloud for all collections." —School Library Journal
"An action-packed picture book biography that will engage casual skaters and non-boarders alike." —Publishers Weekly
"This energetic portrait of the first highly recognized female skateboarder highlights her innovation and skill." —Kirkus Reviews
