TITLE:
Ice breaker : how Mabel Fairbanks changed figure skating / Rose Vina ; illustrated by Claire Almon.
By:
Publication Date:
2019
Publication Information:
Chicago, Ill. : Albert Whitman & Company,
Physical Description:
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill.
Additional Contributors:
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Summary:
In the 1930's, only white figure skaters were allowed in public ice rinks and to compete for gold medals, but Mabel Fairbanks wouldn't let that stop her. With skates two sizes too big and a heart full of dreams, Mabel beat the odds and broke down color barriers through sheer determination and athletic skill. After skating in ice shows across the nation and helping coach and develop the talents of several Olympic champions, Mabel became the first African-American woman to be inducted into the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780807534960
