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Girl Who Ran: Bobbi Gibb, the First Women to Run the Boston Marathon
Girl Who Ran: Bobbi Gibb, the First Women to Run the Boston Marathon | Frances Poletti
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"In 1966, the world believed it was impossible for a woman to run the Boston Marathon. Bobbi Gibb was determined to prove them wrong"-- Jacket.
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Sharpeipup
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In 1966, the world believed it was impossible for a woman to run the Boston Marathon. Bobbi Gibb was determined to prove them wrong. #feminist #girlpower #truestory #tbr #beautifullyillustrated

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GatheringBooks
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#JuneItsElectrifying Day 30: We #ScoreTonight and every night each time women are afforded the same rights as men. Bobbi‘s courage and persistence forever changed the way society viewed female athletes. Truly an inspiring story that deserves to be in every classroom. Full review: https://gatheringbooks.org/2018/04/23/monday-reading-86/

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Soozee I love this. Might have to buy it for my granddaughter - and myself. 😃 6y
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AJones
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“The Girl Who Ran: Bobbi Gibb” is a bibliography written by Frances Poletti and Kristina Yee, and illustrated by Susanna Chapman. This inspiring picture book describes how Gibb‘s determination and perseverance open doors for countless women of today. In the 1960s, many individuals frowned upon women taking lead roles. And true equality was not in practice for many folks (including women, people of different ethnicity, religion, and etc.).

AJones Yet, Gibb didn‘t let those negative thoughts consume her; she followed her dreams. #equality ⚖️ #dreambig

https://www.wgbh.org/news/2016/04/12/local-news/boston-marathon-mile-5-story-bob...

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@JordanD Thanks again for sharing this wonderful story! I finally had a chance to read it myself. And I hope one day to own a copy. 😊
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JordanD @AJones I‘m so glad you got to read it yourself! I really love that book- it‘s amazing! I hope I can own it myself soon too and share with all my future students 6y
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WanderingBookaneer
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Glosses over the abuse she received, but overall, it‘s a cute book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

EchoLogical Just read this one with my daughter, had no idea who she was before we read it. 6y
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JordanD
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Bobbi Gibb loves to run and when she sees the Boston Marathon runners for the first time she knows she has to be a part of it. This book with vivid watercolors that accompany narration and couplets is a great way to get students into biographies. Best used as a DR, this B about perseverance through adversity is a great addition to any classroom. I would use UDL strategy 2.2 to clarify couplets and narration and EL 4 to link prior knowledge

JordanD #ucflae3414fl17 http://www.theclassroombookshelf.com/2017/04/the-girl-who-ran-bobbi-gibb-the-fir... and this is a class resource page that shows how the text can be used in many applications. I like the idea of running and then writing! 7y
AJones I loved the vivid colors throughout this NF book. I was admiring it after your book boost. You did a great job by the way. 🙂Persist women like Bobbi have given us our civil rights and freedom of choice. Very empowering book! Your idea of running and writing is an excellent idea. It gets the kiddos outside. 🏃🏽‍♀️ 7y
JordanD Thanks @AJones I love this book! I think I'm gonna have to add it to my library for sure 7y
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Sabrinac Hi Jordan! I love how creative your picture is that you used!! After hearing you discuss this book during your book boost, I decided I would have to read it for sure! The colors are so vibrant and beautiful in it and I could see students loving that. (: 7y
DrSpalding This is a new book for me! Thank you so much for sharing it with us and your image is quite creative! We could sense your passion for this title in person and in the post. I have added it to my stack!❤️📚 7y
JordanD Thank you @DrSpalding! I am definitely adding this one to my classroom library! (edited) 7y
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