Splash!: Ethelda Bleibtrey Makes Waves of Change
Ethelda Bleibtrey was a girl with guts who loved the water. As a child with polio in the early 1900s, swimming set her free. The water released her from her pain and helped her build strong muscle--and a powerful spirit. From then on, from the New York beaches to the choppy waters of the 1920 Olympics to the Central Park Reservoir, Ethelda made a splash wherever she went. For Ethelda, doing the right thing sometimes came with a price--change often does--but Ethelda helped make the world better than how she found it. Splash!
| Interest Level | Grade 1 - Grade 4 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Copyright | 2022 |
| BISACS | JNF071000, JNF054110, JNF007120 |
| Genre | Nonfiction, Picture Books |
| Publisher | Cherry Lake Publishing |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| ISBN | 9781534111431 |
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| Title Format | Hardcover |
| Release Date | 2022-07-15 |
| Author | Elisa Boxer |
| Illustrator | ElizabethBaddeley |
| Dewey | 797.2/1092 B |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 9 x 11 |
Author: Elisa Boxer
Elisa Boxer is an Emmy-winning journalist and columnist whose work has appeared in publications including The New York Times, Inc., and Fast Company. She has always been passionate about children’s literature, and finds herself especially drawn to stories of unsung heroes like Febb and Harry Burn. The Voice That Won the Vote is her first book, and she hopes it inspires children to give voice to what matters to them. Elisa lives in Maine with her family. Elisaboxer.com.