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From Follett
Translation of: Eu, Alfonsina. "Alfonsina Strada (1891-1959) was known as the Pedal Queen. In 1924, she rode the prestigious Giro D'Italia race, the first and only woman in history to do so. She has become a symbol of struggle and resistance for women across the world. Her story began as a girl of ten who taught herself to ride a bike ..."-- Back cover.
From the Publisher
She was considered the "devil in her skirt" and "queen of pedals": Italian cycling icon Alfonsina Strada made a lot of headlines in the 1920s when she competed in the prestigious Giro d'Italia bike race - despite the rules because only men were allowed to participate. The story of this extraordinary, courageous woman tells as fast as the wind: about her childhood in the Italian province, her love of cycling, her longing for freedom and an impressive career. The multi-award-winning Spanish illustrator and writer Joan Negrescolor presents with his colorfully illustrated picture book a plea for overcoming gender stereotypes.