biography

Mermaid Queen is written by Shana Corey and illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham. This story is about Annette Kellerman who was the inventor of water ballet and advocate of women’s health. This book tells of Annette’s life and major accomplishments.

This book is a biography about Annette Kellerman, an Australian born woman who defied social conventions and became an athlete and an accomplished swimmer. This was a wonderful book which exemplified the effect women can have on society. I believe this book has the power to show girls that they too can make a difference by doing what they love and standing up for what they believe in. The book covered all six elements. Annette was willing to stir up awareness about health and wellness by swimming through London and Australia. She was proud and confident in herself. She respected others but was willing to push their comfort levels by backing up her statements with proof and action. She created water ballet and is credited for inventing the modern swimsuit.

Mermaid Queen is one of my new favorite books which really exemplifies the power women have to help create and push on change in society. This book can be used during discussions on women’s history, biographies, influential women, and change that affects us today.