Sant Jordi’s Day [St George’s Day], the day on which Catalonia celebrates its patron saint, is one of Barcelona’s most beautiful and important festivals of the year. This year, in spite of the pandemic, we still wanted to fill this special day with love and culture as represented by the traditional book and rose.
So, if you still don’t know what book to give or you’d like some reading suggestions, here are a few books on women’s sport for you to enjoy.
Suggested books on women’s sport for this Sant Jordi 2021
DON’T CALL THEM GIRLS: CALL THEM FOOTBALLERS
Author: Danae Boronat
Publisher: Libros Cúpula
Synopsis: This book seeks to explain what it means to be a woman and a footballer in 2021 and how to get here. It also addresses a variety of issues, such as the dignity of the profession and the discrimination currently suffered by women.
ONE LIFE
Author:: Megan Rapinoe and Emma Brockes
Publisher: Libros Cúpula
Synopsis: In the book, the footballer Rapinoe reflects about her choices, victories and failures. She embarks on a thoughtful and honest debate about her personal journey to social justice. Among other things, she uses the opportunity to defend equality in marriage.
¡LAS CHICAS JUGAMOS A TODO! [GIRLS CAN PLAY ANY SPORT!]
Author:: Natalia Arroyo and Elisa Sanjuan
Publisher: Larousse
Synopsis: This book makes it clear – in case anyone was in any doubt – that there are no boys’ sports or girls’ sports. We can all play any sport, enjoy our favourite sporting activity and work hard to achieve our goals.
PUEDO PORQUE PIENSO QUE PUEDO. EL SECRETO DE UNA CAMPEONA [I CAN BECAUSE I BELIEVE I CAN. A CHAMPION’S SECRET]
Author:: Carolina Marin
Publisher: Harper Collins
Synopsis: This book is about the work and effort required to improve every day and succeed in sport. In addition, it highlights the best method to achieve your goals, which is to believe in yourself through work and sacrifice.
SHE RIDES LIKE THE WIND: THE STORY OF ALFONSINA STRADA
Author: Joan Negrescolor
Publisher: Thule Ediciones
Synopsis: Alfonsina Strada has been passionate about cycling ever since she was a young girl, to the point that she became a cyclist. She had to leave home, dress like a boy and fight against social conventions to compete, but she managed to be the first woman to take part in the Giro d’Italia (1924). Strada, who was known as the “Queen of the Pedal,” is now a symbol of drive and endurance.
WOMEN IN SPORT
Author:: Rachel Ignotofsky
Publisher: Nórdica
Synopsis: Women in Sport is an inspiring book that illustrates the stories and achievements of fifty prominent athletes from the 1800s to the present day, including women who were pioneers in their respective sports, women who competed in the Olympics and women who broke records in over forty different sports.
RUNNING LIKE A GIRL
Author:: Alexandra Heminsley
Publisher: Books4pocket
Synopsis: Running is becoming increasingly popular as many women’s favourite sport. This is the first book on the market aimed specifically at them, addressing their specific issues, experiences and obstacles in relation to athletics.