She Rides Like the Wind: The Story of Alfonsina Strada - Couverture rigide

Joan Negrescolor

 
9783899558531: She Rides Like the Wind: The Story of Alfonsina Strada
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ISBN 10 : 3899558537 ISBN 13 : 9783899558531
Editeur : Little Gestalten, 2020

Synopsis

Discover a Real Story of Female Empowerment Through Pedaling.

She Rides Like the Wind is the story of Alfonsina Strada, a woman who loved to ride her bicycle, but had to fight hard for her dream.

She Rides Like the Wind is based on the story of iconic cyclist Alfonsina Strada who represented the wheels of change breaking down gender barriers in the early 20th-century. Known as the Pedal Queen, she resisted conformity in 1924 by taking part in the prestigious Giro D Italia and many more races.

Rich in illustrative color and packed with a mighty message about injustices sure to get you off your saddle, She Rides Like the Wind demonstrates that a single brave person can change society, prejudices, and how people think.

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À propos de l'auteur

Award-winning illustrator and author Joan Negrescolor's work is full of expressive characters. The winner of the Junceda Award 2018 and other international prizes is set to release his sixth book with gestalten. Having studied at Escola Massana, he has been a professional illustrator since 2008 and worked on several non-profit cultural initiatives geared towards social change and awareness.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

It wasn't that long ago that girls were forbidden to ride bicycles. Also, it wasn't long ago that girls had to dress up as boys in order to stand out in society. This is the case of Alfonsina, a girl who loved to ride her bicycle, but had to fight hard for her dream. Alfonsina Strada (1891-1959) was the first woman to compete in Giro d'Italia, in 1924. The Queen of the Pedal, as she was called, is, today, a symbol of strength and resilience - which also led to her nickname devil in a dress.

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Éditeur
Little Gestalten
Date d'édition
2020
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3899558537
ISBN 13 
9783899558531
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
48
Éditeur
Little Gestalten
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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