There Goes Patti McGee!: The Story of the First Women's National Skateboard Champion

Author:   Tootie Nienow ,  Erika Medina ,  Erika Medina
Publisher:   Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
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9780374313999


Pages:   48
Publication Date:   01 March 2021
Recommended Age:   From 4 years
Format:   Hardback
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There Goes Patti McGee!: The Story of the First Women's National Skateboard Champion


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Tootie Nienow'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 with what would become her signature move-the rolling handstand. Inspiring and unapologetic, Patti McGee proves that anyone can skate.

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Author:   Tootie Nienow ,  Erika Medina ,  Erika Medina
Publisher:   Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
Imprint:   Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 22.60cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 28.80cm
Weight:   0.420kg
ISBN:  

9780374313999


ISBN 10:   0374313997
Pages:   48
Publication Date:   01 March 2021
Recommended Age:   From 4 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us.

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An inspirational read-aloud for all collections. -- School Library Journal This energetic portrait of the first highly recognized female skateboarder highlights her innovation and skill. -- Kirkus


An Amazon Book of the Month 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


An Amazon Book of the Month 2022 Texas Library Association's Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List 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


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


Author Information

Tootie Nienow has been a school librarian for ten years. Before that, she was a teacher, photographer, mother, social worker, and soldier. She loves sharing silly, scary, and suspenseful stories with her students. Although she has ridden a skateboard around her neighborhood, she has never once attempted a handstand. Tootie lives in Southern CA with her husband and dog. Erika Medina is a Mexican illustrator living, teaching and drawing in Vancouver, BC. Besides nature, folklore and myths, her interests lie in spooky stories and curious characters who wander unfamiliar places. She specializes in picture books and other children's publications.

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