This Skirt Won't Work!, 9781728267845
Hardcover
Dare to defy dress codes: Women who changed sports forever.

This Skirt Won't Work!

how women athletes changed their clothes and changed the game?

$48.68

  • Hardcover

    48 pages

  • Release Date

    5 January 2026

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Summary

This Skirt Won’t Work!: How Women Athletes Changed the Game with Their Clothes

Meet five trailblazing women in sports who cast aside the stuffy, confining outfits they were expected to wear in favor of clothes they could move in!

Imagine trying to play tennis in a long dress, or swimming laps wearing heavy petticoats! That’s how it used to be for girls and women in sports… until a few found a better way!

See how women like cyclist Kittie Knox, swimmer Annette Kellerm…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781728267845
ISBN-10:1728267846
Author:Jennifer Cooper, Eva Byrne
Publisher:Sourcebooks, Inc
Imprint:Sourcebooks Explore
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:48
Release Date:5 January 2026
Weight:544g
Dimensions:260mm x 257mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“A spirited tribute to competitive women… In the ongoing battle for gender equality in sports, here’s one heartening–and perhaps underrecognized–victory.” – Booklist“Inspirational and informative.” – Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books“Sporty, peppy fun.” – Kirkus Reviews“A light historical look at women who bucked societal conventions to wear athletic gear, allowing them to be faster and better.” – School Library Journal“The battle over inclusive athletic wear may be far from over, but this design history aptly shows how some athletes’ hard-won freedoms live on.” – Publishers Weekly“An entertaining overview.” – Youth Services Book Review

About The Author

Jennifer Cooper

Jennifer Cooper is an author, teacher, triathlete, and mom of three. She lives with her husband and family in British Columbia, Canada. KATIE, BIG AND STRONG is her first book.

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