If you were to look through a library or bookstore, the shelves are often filled with sports books written about men and their accomplishments. Finding a book that focuses on women athletes is much more challenging. Finding a book about Canadian women athletes is rarer still. Author Sue Irwin has written a book for those young athletes sitting in your classroom who need inspiration and someone to look up to.
Breaking Through introduces readers to great moments in Candian sports history featuring both known and less familiar female athletes. These athletes are introduced through their moment of glory as the reader learns about the excitement leading up to their success in a play-by-play description. Following that introduction, we learn of the struggles and challenges these resilient women faced as they worked to reach their goal.
Throughout the book, the author shares inspirational quotes that speak directly to the young reader. Quotes such as “Take every opportunity that comes and never look back” by Jen Kish. “Don’t believe anyone that says you can’t do something because you’re a girl” by Carol Huynh. “When you fail, always get up, and you’ll learn from your mistakes...Each day is a new beginning , and you get to start all over again.” from Sharon Anne Firth are sure to motivate young girls who want to succeed in sports.
The stories of these women will be sure to excite your students, teach them that through hard work and dedication you can achieve anything while introducing students to new sports and new heroes.
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