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“Trudy treaded water as she drank chicken broth from a baby bottle and gnawed on a leg of fried chicken.“

I would use this book in my classroom because I think it is formatted in a way that is easy to comprehend and it will teach children that as long as they work hard and strive for success, they can do whatever they set their mind to. It's a motivational book.

Trudy's Big Swim written by Sue Macy. This book was about how Gertrude Ederle swam across the English Channel, which is 21 miles long, and set a new time record. This book's experience can widen children's views on the possibilities for their own lives and show them that they can do whatever the set their minds to.

“She was not used to failure” This quote just embodies me as a person because I do not enjoy failing and when I do I tend to not take it well!

This is a great book to use in a classroom because children can talk about goal setting, and perseverance. It‘s a great story about female empowerment as well!

Published in 2017- this book is the true story of best female swimmer of her time who swam all the way from France to England. This book was all based on the facts of her journey and showed how no matter what, always believe in yourself because you can do so much more than you think! The illustrations were bright and vivid which made the story feel even more real to the reader

“Not only was she the first woman to complete the swim; she also beat the record of the fastest man by close to two hours”

Tells the story of determination and resilience. Easy for young children to read and be entertained by. Also gives women empowerment showing they can accomplish anything they put their minds to

2017, biography. Story of Gertrude Ederle who swam the English Channel. It was. 21 mile swim and only 5 men had ever made it. Pages are filled with detailed drawn pictures and have bold, black lettered paragraphs that can be easily read. Tells about her swim and how she made history finished it.

“Not only was she the first woman to complete the swim; she also beat the record of the fastest man by close to two hours.”

The images are incredible and detailed in such a way that it enhances this amazing story.

This is the story of Gertrude Ederle‘s swim career. She swam the English Channel creating one of the most defining moments in sports history. She was a symbol of courage and change to the American women during this time period.