Book description
From Francesca Cavallo, author of the NY Times bestseller Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls.
This is the story of 17-time Paralympic medalist Tatyana McFadden.
Born with spina bifida in Russia, Tatyana was raised in an orphanage where she walked on her hands for the first six years of her…
Why read it?
1 author picked Fastest woman on Earth as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Kids can talk about diversity in a way that doesn’t have to be scary.
In this case, not only do the books talk about the differences of being a woman but also disabilities and being adopted and raised by a couple of lesbians. This is a book that embraces our own individuality and how we can succeed by doing things our own way.
It is inspiring and beautifully illustrated
From Virginia's list on challenging gender stereotypes with your children.
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