She was considered the "devil in her skirt" and "queen of pedals": Italian cycling icon Alfonsina Strada made a lot of headlines in the 1920s when she competed in the prestigious Giro d'Italia bike race - despite the rules because only men were allowed to participate. The story of this extraordinary, courageous woman tells as fast as the wind: about her childhood in the Italian province, her love of cycling, her longing for freedom and an impressive career. The multi-award-winning Spanish illustrator and writer Joan Negrescolor presents with his colorfully illustrated picture book a plea for overcoming gender stereotypes.
| ISBN: | 9783899558531 |
| Publication date: | 6th August 2020 |
| Author: | Joan Negrescolor |
| Publisher: | Little Gestalten an imprint of Gestalten |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 48 pages |
| Genres: |
Picture books: character books Picture storybooks Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Historical Fiction True Stories Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Body and health PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing |