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The Girl Who Ran
CCBC Review:
The first time Bobbi Gibb watches as hundreds of runners stream along the streets during the Boston Marathon, she knows she wants to join them. Bobbi has always loved running; she savors the solitude and the sound of the wind in her ears. But it’s 1966, and women aren’t allowed to register for the Boston Marathon. In fact, women are not supposed to run at all, and Bobbi’s parents agree. Run a marathon? How “silly” and “unladylike!” Bobbi might hurt herself! Now Bobbi is more determined than ever. She knows she can do this. She trains in secret and dons men’s clothing for the big race, hoping to run undetected. To her surprise, when the secret gets out midway through her route, Bobbi is met with the cheers of spectators and fellow runners. With their encouragement and the endurance she gained during her training, Bobbi completes all 26.2 miles. Although her race is over, the journey of women in running has just begun, and soon others will follow in Bobbi’s footsteps. A timeline detailing milestones in women’s marathons follows the story. ©2017 Cooperative Children's Book CenterIllustrated by Susanna Chapman
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 4-8
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
20th Century
Girls and Women
Sexism
Sports
U.S. History
Publisher:
Compendium
Publish Year: 2017
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9781943200474
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 796 Poletti