Sarah and the Big Wave: ... First Woman to Surf Mavericks [Gerhardt, Sarah]

Ages 4 to 8

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 20, 30, 40, even 50 feet tall? Here's a better question: would you ever surf a big wave? Sarah Gerhardt did—and this is her story.

Full of thrills and scientific facts, Sarah and the Big Wave is about the first woman to surf Mavericks, a break known as "Mount Everest meets Niagara Falls." This tale of adventure and indomitable spirit will appeal to fans of Counting on Katherine and The Shark Lady.

About the Author

Bonnie Tsui is a writer for the New York Times. Her most recent book for grown-ups is Why We Swim, and Sarah and the Big Wave is her first book for children. She lives (and surfs) in the Bay Area.

bonnietsui.com

Sophie Diao is an artist living in San Francisco. She's the illustrator of the forthcoming picture book I Am the Wind, and is the talent behind many a Google Doodle.

sophiediao.com