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Her Fearless Run: Kathrine Switzer's Historic Boston Marathon

by Kim CHAFFEE
illus. by Ellen Rooney. 40p. bibliog. Page Street. Apr. 2019. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781624146541. POP
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Gr 3–5–Chaffee tells the story of Kathrine Switzer, the first registered female runner for the Boston Marathon. This picture book biography begins with her love of running as a child and progresses through her training for the 1967 Boston Marathon to the day of the actual race. Detailed mixed-media illustrations of onlookers showing their disapproval emphasize that Switzer's passion for running was seen as strange. Readers can practically see the wind rushing through her hair, and the resolve on her face is evident. Students will enjoy reading about this remarkable woman who was determined to prove that girls are just as capable as boys.
VERDICT An empowering story that belongs in all picture book biography sections.
Reviewed by V. Lynn Christiansen, Wiley International Studies Magnet Elementary School, Raleigh, NC , Feb 01, 2019

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