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There Goes Patti McGee!
There Goes Patti McGee!: The Story of the First Women's National Skateboard Champion | Tootie Nienow
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Tootie Nienow's There Goes Patti McGee! is an uplifting picture book biography of the first-ever professional female skateboarder and winner of the 1964 National Skateboard Championship for Women. Brought to life by Erika Medina's dynamic and joyful illustrations, There Goes Patti McGee! walks us through Patti first place win in the womens division of the 1964 National Skateboard Championship. She wowed the judges with with what would become her signature movethe rolling handstand. Inspiring and unapologetic, Patti McGee proves that anyone can skate.
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This charming #nonfictionpicturebook tells the story of young #PattiMcGee and how her passion for #skateboarding led her to practice, innovate, and persevere to become a professional skateboarder. The book teaches skateboarding terms in context and emphasizes the importance of hard work and learning from failure. Written by #TootieNienow and illustrated by #ErikaMedina. Includes a “where is she now” and author‘s note, as well as sources.

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More gorgeous #endpapers, this time featuring skateboards, palms, and suns! Illustrated by #ErikaMedina