Annette Feels Free
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Annette Feels Free by Katie Mazeika
Discover the incredible true story of The Original Mermaid, Annette Kellerman, a girl who wanted to dance, swim, and feel free--and who grew into a woman who fought for the right to do just that Annette loved to dance and twirl and pirouette. But when she got sick and had to start wearing braces on her legs, Annette stopped dancing. Until, one day, her dad took her swimming. Annette could finally dance again--in the water She water danced her way to England, where she performed water ballets, attempted daring dives, and competed in swim races. When she competed against men (and won ), she realized it wasn't fair that women had to swim in full skirts, so she made her own swimsuit, and fought for the right to wear it. Experience the journey of an independent and determined young woman, who swam, danced, dove, and designed so she could live her life feeling free.
A sweeping biography of an influential woman... Annette’s legacy in competitive, artistic, and recreational swimming is undeniable, and Mazeika’s text deftly balances her subject’s varied career. The illustrations have soft edges and strong, textured colors—perfect for depicting so many water scenes.... Swim-pressive!" -- Kirkus Reviews * 06/15/2022 *
"It’s an enthralling introduction to a remarkable woman, and the splashy, stylized illustrations bring her vividly to life with a real sense of movement and play, while detailed endnotes and fabulous photographs round out the already intriguing story." -- Booklist * 09/01/2022 *
"It’s an enthralling introduction to a remarkable woman, and the splashy, stylized illustrations bring her vividly to life with a real sense of movement and play, while detailed endnotes and fabulous photographs round out the already intriguing story." -- Booklist * 09/01/2022 *
Mazeika, Katie: - Katie Mazeika is an illustrator with a focus in children's publishing. She loves creating illustrations with a strong narrative that are filled with color and texture. Her illustrations are primarily done in Photoshop. Katie is a member of the SCBWI.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781665903431 |
| ISBN 10 | 1665903430 |
| Title | Annette Feels Free |
| Author | Katie Mazeika |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Year published | 2022-09-13 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |