Kathrine Switzer changed the world of running. This narrative biography follows Kathrine from running laps as a girl in her backyard to becoming the first woman to run the Boston Marathon with official race numbers in 1967. Her inspirational true story is for anyone willing to challenge the rules.
The compelling collage art adds to the kinetic action of the story. With tension and heart, this biography has the influential power to get readers into running. An excellent choice for sports fans, New Englanders, young dreamers, and competitive girls and boys alike.
- ISBN10 1624146546
- ISBN13 9781624146541
- Publish Date 2 April 2019
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 8 May 2022
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Page Street Publishing Co.
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 40
- Language English