The Sunday Times Children's Sports Book of the Year 2022 Winner Run Like a Girl is a collection of fascinating biographical stories about 50 highly successful sportswomen, from boxing superstar Nicola Adams to record-breaking yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur and fearless mountain biker Rachel Atherton. All over the world, there are female athletes breaking barriers, pushing limits and achieving amazing things, but where did their journeys begin? And what challenges did they have to overcome to get where they are today? As well as giving an insight into their influences, motivations and achievements, each story reminds us that failing can teach us just as much as winning; success isn't limited to the sports field; and 'running like a girl' can lead you all the way to the top. AGES: 7 to 12 AUTHOR: Danielle Brown MBE is a double Paralympic gold medallist and five-time World Champion in archery. She was World Number One for her entire career and made history when she became the first disabled athlete to represent England in an able-bodied discipline at the Commonwealth Games. Danielle now works as a keynote speaker and specializes inself-development, success skills and breaking through barriers. She does a lot of work with young people to help them improve their academic performance and mental wellbeing. SELLING POINTS: . Inspirational biographical stories from 50 of the world's top female athletes . Illustrated spreads bring each story to life, with panels providing facts and best achievements . Written by the co-author of Be Your Best Self (Button, 2019), shortlisted for the Telegraph Children's Sports Book of the Year 2020

Table of Contents:

Turning Ordinary into Extraordinary
1. Run Like a Girl – Allyson Felix
2. Catch Like a Girl – Sarah Taylor
3. Brave Like a Girl – Bethany Hamilton
4. Defy The Rules Like A Girl – Maria Toorpaka
5. Lead a Team Like a Girl – Kate Richardson-Walsh
6. Drive Like a Girl – Susie Wolff
7. Break Records Like a Girl – Hannah Cockroft
8. Have Skills Like a Girl – Liv Cooke
9. Paddle Like a Girl – Lizzie Carr
10. Kind Like A Girl – Nikki Hamblin
11. Tough Like a Girl – Lynne Cox
12. Win Like a Girl – Simone Biles
13. Box Like a Girl – Nicola Adams
14. Pave the Way Like a Girl – Manon Rhéaume
15. Dance Like a Girl – Misty Copeland
16. Climb Mountains Like a Girl – Arunima Sinha
17. Coach Like a Girl – Tracey Neville
18. Throw Like a Girl – Valerie Adams
19. Try Like a Girl – Maggie Alphonsi
20. Race Like a Girl – Jasmin Paris
21. Ski Like a Girl – Menna Fitzpatrick
22. Score Like a Girl – Marta da Vieira Silva
23. Dare To Dream Like A Girl – Yusra Mardini
24. Cycle Like a Girl – Laura Kenny
25. Jump Like a Girl – Mariya Lasitskene
26. Inspire Like a Girl – Sarah Williams
27. Swing Like a Girl – Shanshan Feng
28. Row Like a Girl – Heather Stanning
29. Climb Like a Girl – Sasha DiGiulian
30. Beat the Odds Like a Girl – Novlene Williams-Mills
31. Ride Like a Girl – Sophie Christiansen
32. Succeed Like a Girl – Jessica Ennis-Hill
33. Skate Like a Girl – Sky Brown
34. Swim Like a Girl – Natalie du Toit
35. Fence Like a Girl – Valentina Vezzali
36. Sail Like a Girl – Ellen MacArthur
37. Cross the Finish Line Like a Girl – Kathrine Switzer
38. Explore Like a Girl – Karen Darke
39. Stand Out Like a Girl – Tamika Catchings
40. Fight Like a Girl – Katheryn Winnick
41. Referee Like a Girl – Stephanie Frappart
42. Play Like a Girl – Serena Williams
43. Multi Talented Like a Girl – Oksana Masters
44. Push My Limits Like a Girl – Chrissie Wellington
45. Strong Like a Girl – Lydia Valentín
46. Joust Like a Girl – Sarah Hay
47. Rise To The Top Like a Girl – Saina Nehwal
48. Adventure Like a Girl – Mollie Hughes
49. Slide Like a Girl – Lizzy Yarnold
50. Best in the World Like a Girl – Rachel Atherton
About The Author – Danielle Brown