Surfeuses – Celles qui ont fait le surf ! de 1915 à aujourd’hui / Female surfers: Riding the Wave

A VIBRANT AND FEMINIST NON-FICTION PICTURE BOOK,
ILLUSTRATED WITH PAINT, FOR ALL AGES, FROM TEENAGERS TO ADULT SURF ENTHUSIASTS!

 

Through their extraordinary personalities and incredible life journeys, these atypical, courageous and committed waterwomen have managed to carve out a place in one of the most dangerous sport that was once dominated by men. They have also proved that women’s contribution to surfing goes beyond their performance; they share their passion with others in a generous and sister-like manner.
Through their stories, completed by thematic infographics documenting the evolution of the sport over the years, this picture book plunges the reader into the world and culture of surfing, charting the history of women surfers, hailing the women, past and present, who define the art of surfing. Ready? Set … Surf!

 

9 inspiring portraits from 1920 pioneering female wave riders to the contemporary movers and shakers shaping the scene: Isabel Letham, The mother of Australian surfing — Mary Ann Hawkins The Californian pioneer — Linda Benson, The Godmother of female surfing — Joyce Hoffman, The blonde Goddess — Rell Sun, The Heart of the sea – Lisa Andersen, “Surf’s better than you” — Rhonda Harper — Maryam Al Gardoum — Justine Dupont.

 

A 100% Surf playlist to listen on Spotify : Playlist Surfeuses.