Collection of the stories of 20 of Wales’ most remarkable sportspeople over the decades. With vibrant, colorful design, and fun illustrations from popular artist Telor Gwyn throughout, it will educate, entertain and inspire, encouraging children to take more interest in being active, and attracting those who don’t usually enjoy reading. The athletes profiled in the book have been specifically selected to be inclusive of women, different sexualities and ethnic minorities and to celebrate disabled sportspeople, to inspire children who see themselves reflected in them.
Includes: Gareth Bale (b.1989, soccer), Lauren Price (b.1994, boxing, soccer, kickboxing), Geraint Thomas (b.1986, cycling), Chris Hallam (1962–2013, wheelchair racing and swimming), Irene Steer (1889–1977 swimming), Alun Wyn Jones (b.1985, rugby union), Cath Pendleton (b.1979, ice swimming and open-water swimming), Liza Burgess (b.1964, rugby union), Jimmy Wilde (1892–1969, boxing), John Charles (1931–2004, soccer), Colin Jackson (b.1967, athletics), Non Evans (b.1974, rugby union, judo, weightlifting, freestyle wrestling, powerlifting), Wilf Wooller (1912–1997, cricket, rugby, squash and soccer), Tanni Grey-Thompson (b.1969, wheelchair racing), Steve Robinson (b.1968, boxing), Jade Jones (b.1993, taekwondo), Arthur Gould (1864–1919, rugby union), Nicole Cooke (b.1983, cycling), Billy Boston (b.1934, rugby league, rugby union), Jess Fishlock (b.1987, soccer).
James Stafford is founder of cult rugby website The East Terrace and has written on sport for a wide range of national and regional newspapers, websites and magazines. In 2017, his collection of short webcomics, The Sorrowful Putto of Prague, was published to critical acclaim in the Czech Republic and praised by Hollywood legend Samuel L Jackson. He is also the author of children's bestseller How Wales Beat the Mighty All Blacks, An Illustrated History of Welsh Rugby, An Illustrated History of English Rugby and An Illustrated History of Rugby Rebels, Role Models and Giant Killers. Born in Cardiff and raised in Barry, Wales, James now lives in Prague.
Telor Gwyn is a Welsh illustrator, with a vibrant, fun style. He lives in Cardiff, Wales.
