A Need For Picture Books Showing Girls Playing Organized Team Sports,
2010
University of Northern Iowa
A Need For Picture Books Showing Girls Playing Organized Team Sports, Lisa A. Heiden
Graduate Research Papers
The purpose of this project was to create a children's picture storybook depicting female characters participating in competitive team athletics. The book shows a young girl learning about the game of basketball and sharing the experience with her older sister. The researcher has a long history of athletic participation and a deep passion for sports. These experiences allowed the researcher to capture the essence of the sport of basketball and create a picture book for children that engages the reader and possibly encourages participation in athletics for children of various ages. The book gives young, athletic girls an early experience …
