Who runs the world? The girls do! And each and every page of Skate Like A Girl is a photographic celebration of inspirational female skaters from all over the world and will appeal to skate fans of every age, race, nationality and sex
In ever-increasing numbers, girls and women are gathering at skate parks and competing in skateboarding events on nearly every continent. And Skate Like A Girl is filled with inspirational stories and full-colour photographs of 40 remarkable female skaters in action, this book pays homage to the incredible range of styles, ethnicities, and ages that make up a rapidly growing community.
There's Emily Pross, one of the top downhill skaters in the world, who is known as the "fastest woman on four wheels," Lucy Osinski and Danielle Francine, cofounders of GRLSWIRL, a grassroots all-female skate community, and Bunga Nyimas Cinta, the youngest ever medalist at age 12 in the Asian Games in women's street.
Read about skate coaches, longboard dancers, skate filmmakers, and skateboard makers. Skate Mums, artists, models, surfers, and architects. What all these women have in common is that skating is their way of life - and they Skate Like A Girl.
Each skater's profile offers words of wisdom about going after your dreams, falling hard, and getting right back up and practical information on everything from skateboarding organisations that champion women, to crews, schools, and camps for girls all over the world. With fun, colourful Imagery and inspiring words, Skate Like A Girl will encourage girls and women of every age to get on a board and shred!
- 240 colour illustrations
- Author: Carolina Amell is a graphic designer living in Barcelona
- Hardcover - 26cm x 21cm
- 264 Pages
