Girl Who Figured It Out, The
The Inspiring True Story of Wheelchair Athlete Minda Dentler Becoming an Ironman World Champion
- Hardcover
48 pages
- Release Date
11 June 2024
Summary
This uplifting picture book tells the amazing true story of Minda Dentler, the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship triathlon.
Minda Dentler made history when she became the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the world’s toughest triathlon, using only her arms to finish a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and 26.2 mile marathon. But the journey there wasn’t easy. Minda was paralyzed as an infant in India after contracting polio, and was …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781728276533 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1728276535 |
| Author: | Minda Dentler, Stephanie Dehennin |
| Publisher: | Sourcebooks, Inc |
| Imprint: | Sourcebooks Explore |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 11 June 2024 |
| Weight: | 500g |
| Dimensions: | 258mm x 258mm x 14mm |
| Audience Age: | 4-8 |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Winner 2025 Texas Bluebonnet Award
Winner 2024 Junior Library Guild Selection
Winner 2024 Skipping Stones Book Award
Winner 2024 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List (Youth)
Winner 2025 Northern Lights Book Award
Winner 2025 EUREKA! Nonfiction Children’s Book Award
Winner 2026 Magnolia Book Award
Finalist 2025 Florida Orange Blossom Nonfiction Award
“Breathtakingly inspiring…the message is perfect for all ages.” – School Library Journal, STARRED review
”[An] inspiring story.” – Youth Services Book Review, STARRED Review
“An uplifting ode to persistence.” – Kirkus Reviews
“Kids who say ‘I can’t’ will learn from someone who could.” – The Bookworm Sez
“A “movie-ready story.” – Scottsdale Progress
“Packed with words of wisdom for people of all ages.” – The Spokesman-Review
“A fantastic read for all…Minda Dentler’s story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the limitless potential that lies within us.” – City Parent
“An inspiring story that opens up our hearts to ourselves and the people around us, and that shows the value of perseverance, determination, and self-confidence.” – Simran Jeet Singh, author of Fauja Singh Keeps Going
About The Author
Minda Dentler
Minda Dentler is the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship. She has been featured on CNN and NBC, and was nominated for an ESPN ESPY Award for the best female athlete with a disability. She has also written for Huffington Post and TIME, promoting the eradication of polio, and has served as a global immunization advocate for Rotary International and the UN Foundation. In addition to being a mom, an athlete, and an activist, she is a motivational speaker. She shares her story with Fortune 500 companies, including Amazon and Microsoft; non-profits; and universities, urging listeners to find their own personal Ironman.
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