In this first-ever illustrated picture book biography of the famous gymnast Nadia, debut author Karlin Gray traces Nadia Comaneci's journey from a small-town Romanian girl who did cartwheels in the schoolyard to five-time Olympic Gold Medalist and one of the most talented and respected athletes in the world.
Karlin Gray is a former promotions manager at HarperCollins
and a SCBWI member. Nadia: The Girl Who Couldn't Sit Still
is her debut book.
Christine Davenier lives in Paris. She has also illustrated
the Very Fairy Princess books by the actress Julie Andrews
and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton.
2017 ILA-CBC Children's Choice List
"Karlin Gray did an amazing job with this book."--Nadia
Comaneci
"Sprightly watercolor illustrations are both strong and springy,
capturing Nadia's literal and metaphorical ups and downs as she
works hard, fails, and picks herself up."
--Booklist
"As a sports biography, and a story of a positive female role
model, this book is a perfect 10 for any library!"
--School Library Connection
"Based on the popularity of gymnastics in the United States and
this year's upcoming summer Olympics, this book will find a ready
audience."
--School Library Journal
"The jaunty narrative takes readers from Comaneci's childhood
through her first Olympics with lively illustrations in ink,
watercolor, and pencil."
--Publishers Weekly
"Poised for the 2016 Summer Games, this pays a respectful,
40th-anniversary tribute to Comaneci's soaring achievements."
--Kirkus
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