Sarah and the Big Wave: The True Story of the First Woman to Surf Mavericks (Hardcover)

Sarah and the Big Wave: The True Story of the First Woman to Surf Mavericks By Bonnie Tsui, Sophie Diao (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Bonnie Tsui, Sophie Diao (Illustrator)
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Description


This stunning nonfiction picture book tells the inspiring story of Sarah Gerhardt, one of the first female big-wave surfers.

Have you ever seen a big wave? One that’s twenty, thirty, forty, even fifty feet tall? Here’s a better question: Would you ever surf a big wave? Sarah Gerhardt did—and this is her story.

Sarah and the Big Wave, a tale of perseverance and indomitable spirit, is about the first woman to ride the waves at Mavericks, one of the biggest and most dangerous surf breaks in the world.

About the Author


Bonnie Tsui is a debut children's author and a writer for The New York Times. Her books for grown-ups include Why We Swim and the award-winning American Chinatown. She lives in the Bay Area.

Sophie Diao is an artist in San Francisco. As research for the book Sarah and the Big Wave, she surfed a wave that she's pretty sure was over one foot tall. She loves illustrating natural wonders and is the talent behind many a Google Doodle.

Praise For…


"A determined young woman seizing the moment in vast, teal-blue ocean is a natural draw, and with the IOC adding surfing to its roster of events, librarians can expect extra interest when the next Olympic games are played." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books


Product Details
ISBN: 9781250239488
ISBN-10: 1250239486
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Publication Date: May 11th, 2021
Pages: 34
Language: English