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Girl Running Hardcover – Picture Book, February 6, 2018

by Annette Bay Pimentel (Author), Micha Archer (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 92 ratings
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* "A bright salutation of a story, with one determined woman at its center."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

The inspiring story of the first female to run the Boston Marathon comes to life in stunningly vivid collage illustrations.

Because Bobbi Gibb is a girl, she's not allowed to run on her school's track team. But after school, no one can stop her--and she's free to run endless miles to her heart's content. She is told no yet again when she tries to enter the Boston Marathon in 1966, because the officials claim that it's a man's race and that women are just not capable of running such a long distance. So what does Bobbi do? She bravely sets out to prove the naysayers wrong and show the world just what a girl can do.
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  1. Reading age
    5 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD580L
  6. Dimensions
    9.3 x 0.34 x 11 inches
  7. Publisher
    Nancy Paulsen Books
  8. Publication date
    February 6, 2018
  9. ISBN-10
    1101996684
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1101996683
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* “Pimentel tenders the story of Bobbi Gibb, the first woman to (surreptitiously) run the classic Boston Marathon, with illustrations that pay close attention to the route along the way. . . . It is as though Gibb is on one long runner's high, and it's good fun to run along with her. . . . [Archer’s] artwork is an eyeful, a deep-dish mixture of oil paint and collage with tissue paper and hand-stamped patterned papers as materials. In addition, she adds mile markers and elevation notes to convey the runners' toils and why it is called "Heartbreak Hill." . . . A bright salutation of a story, with one determined woman at its center.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Bobbi Gibb found joy in running before it was an activity women were encouraged or even allowed to participate in. Faced with enormous obstacles (including having available running gear), Gibb went on to become the first woman to complete the Boston Marathon, blazing the trail for thousands of women to come. The story does justice to Gibb’s dream. . . . The lush collage-style illustrations are a highlight, specifically the clever mile marker and elevation indicators which stretch across the pages as Gibb runs the race. The closing image nicely incorporates the names of other female marathoners as a tribute. An inspiring addition to picture book biography collections.”—School Library Journal

“Pimentel introduces Bobbi Gibb, who in 1966 became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon, in an affectionate portrait informed by interviews with Gibb herself. In textured collages, Archer creates a cozy community of autumn leaves, spring fields, and quaint rooftops, against which Gibb trains for the marathon. . . . Gibb finishes the race to acclaim, opening the door for other dedicated women runners. A triumphant story of an athlete and spirited individual.”—Publishers Weekly

"The illustrations are brightly colored collages that fill the pages from edge to edge. . . . The artist has included mile markers and notes about the course elevation to help the reader understand how difficult the marathon is. This simple story will leave all types of readers cheering for a woman who believed in herself and worked hard to make her dreams come true. This would be a great addition to a story time about sports or successful women."—School Library Connection

“Pimentel delivers a sharply focused, hard-pounding narrative, and Archer supplies inventive oil and collage artwork worthy of the text. . . . An afterword on Gibb’s subsequent marathons, notes on the use of her maiden name and on quotation sources, and a selected bibliography are appended, and the final spread featuring the names of women marathon winners gives viewers leads on other stories worth investigating.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“Clear on Gibb’s determination to overcome discrimination in order to follow her passion. . . . Pimentel’s straightforward text builds drama and suspense, becoming appropriately staccato and urgent when describing the race. Archer’s vibrant mixed-media and collage art portrays a variety of settings, seasons, and situations; a nice touch is the bottom-of-the-page border marking the miles as we follow Bobbi’s progress along the marathon route.”—The Horn Book

About the Author

Annette Bay Pimentel loves true stories about real people. She also wrote the picture book Mountain Chef: How One Man Lost His Groceries, Changed His Plans, and Helped Cook Up the National Park Service. She spends her days reading nonfiction picture books and reviewing them on her website, researching in libraries, and writing about the people she discovers.

Micha Archer wrote and illustrated Daniel Finds a Poem, and has also illustrated several books for educational presses, including The Wise Fool and Lola's Fandango. Working in collage and oil, her use of color and pattern is influenced by the folk art, crafts, and architecture of the countries she has visited and lived in. She realized the importance of the book as a teaching tool after teaching kindergarten and raising two children. Micha divides her time between Costa Rica and western Massachusetts, where she lives in the house she and her husband built, surrounded by gardens and forest to roam in.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Nancy Paulsen Books; Illustrated edition (February 6, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1101996684
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1101996683
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD580L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.3 x 0.34 x 11 inches
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    Annette Bay Pimentel lives in northern Idaho. She writes true stories about real people for young readers.

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    Micha Archer

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    is an artist, illustrator and educator living in Western Massachusetts. A world traveller, her sense of color and pattern is influenced by the folk art, crafts, and architecture of the world. Working with gouache, watercolors, pen and ink, and collage, she creates layered pieces from various materials on paper and digitally.

    With a B.A. in Multicultural Education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst she taught for 15 years in a Kindergarten classroom. In addition to consulting with teachers on incorporating art into their classrooms, she offers workshops and classes to children, adults and other artists.

    Her design and illustration clients include - most of the major educational publishers,

    two children's books with Barefoot Books; (Lola's Fandango and The Wise Fool)

    a book she wrote and illustrated,( Daniel Finds a Poem) with Penguin,

    2 books with Charlesbridge, (Spring Equations and Around the World in a Bathtub).

    And another with Penguin called Girl Running.

    She is a member of WMIG- Western Mass. Illustrators Guild (www.wmig.org)

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The story feels timeless as it shows kids that no matter who you are you can achieve. The language is ideal for the 5 and above crowd, and the story arc is modern and inspiring. Not only is it a sport-rific book, it’s also imparts a respect and love for women that isn’t in enough books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book moved me to tears. SO GOOD.
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This book tells the story of Bobbi Gibb and the first woman to run the Boston Marathon. The officials wouldn't let her register, and so she decided to run unofficially to prove that women were indeed physiologically capable of running 26.2 miles. In today's world, such ignorance seems preposterous, but this just shows how far we've come.

I was moved to tears by Ms. Pimentel's text that captured Bobbi's love for running, and her determination to prove that women can do more than people care to believe. And Ms. Archer's illustrations added to the beauty of the story as well as the emotion. I highly recommend this book to anyone, but especially for those wanting to learn about women's struggle to be seen, heard, and understood.
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Barbara L.
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written and illustrated!
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What Bobbi Gibb wants most is to run. But she's a girl in the 1950s and 1960s America. And girls don't run. Bobbi doesn't care; she runs, even running across the country in nurse's shoes. This is the amazing story of how Bobbi Gibb became the first female to run the entire Boston Marathon by breaking the rules and opening the door for future women marathon runners. A beautifully written and illustrated picture book biography that will certainly inspire readers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is an awesome book! It is a great story told very ...
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This is an awesome book! It is a great story told very well. The drawings are amazing as well. I actually bought this for a girlfriend of mine who is running in the Boston Marathon coming up. It would also be great for any kids that are interested in running or that you want to get interested in running. It’s hard to believe sometimes that there actually has been a lot of change in perceptions of what women can do; this story was just 50 years ago!
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5.0 out of 5 stars We live near Boston and watch it all the time ...
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We live near Boston and watch it all the time. I was actually At the marathon the year the bomb went off. The police told us to leave immediately which we did. We caught the train back to Newburyport.
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Mary L McQueen
5.0 out of 5 stars Granddaughter enjoyed the story
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Granddaughter related the story to us after she had read the book. She found it interesting and enjoyable to read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
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I love picture book biographies.
This is a fabulous story of one person overcoming all odds.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and Inspiring!!!
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This book is beautiful!!! As a 5 time Boston Marathon finisher, I could appreciate the lovely artwork and the story behind Bobby Gibb. I read it to a Grade 1 class and they have never been so engaged in a book! "That's not fair!" one little girl blurted out when I read that Bobby was not allowed to run on her school's track team. "But rules are rules!" This book opens up lots of dialogue about how things have changed over the decades and what brings about those changes. It's about determination, overcoming obstacles and standing up for what you believe in. Students learned about marathon running in general and, more specifically, the Boston Marathon. One student told me she went home and did a web search on Bobby Gibb! I highly recommend this book for all ages!
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