by Chloe Dalton
First published 2024
Elite athlete Chloe Dalton presents twenty-six remarkable Australian sportswomen and non-binary athletes in this picture book celebration. The collection spans diverse disciplines from tennis champion Ash Barty to snowboarder Belle Brockhoff, from para-swimmer Ellie Cole to boxer Tayla Harris. Each profile highlights achievements across traditional and adaptive sports, showcasing athletes who compete in everything from beach volleyball and gymnastics to wheelchair racing and AFL. Dalton draws from her own athletic experience to capture what drives these competitors. The book moves through the alphabet, introducing readers to hockey players, cyclists, divers, and rugby stars. Young readers encounter role models like swimmer Ariarne Titmus, netball player Sharni Layton, and snow sports pioneer Zali Steggall. This inspirational collection demonstrates the breadth of Australian women's sporting excellence while encouraging readers to imagine their own athletic possibilities.
Genres: biography, australia, sports, non-fiction, 21st-century, childrens
Vibes: emotional, inspirational, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, inspirational
Setting: Australia
Period: 21st-century
64 pages · Hardcover · A & U Children