We are so stoked to see that one of our favorite Olympic skateboarders, Poppy Starr Olsen, has a book coming out and we can’t wait to read it. Poppy is as talented off her board as she is on. She’s done various projects with her artwork over the years (did you know that she used to draw for hours on the long flights from her home in Australia to California for comps?) but this is her very first book and we are so excited for her!
Here are the details on the new book which will have to tide you over until its release date 2 months from now - but pre-order now so you get a copy as soon as it’s released!
A funny and fresh novel for young readers from Australian Olympic skateboarder and creative soul Poppy Starr Olsen. written with Jess Black, author of the bestselling Kaboom Kid series.
My name is Poppy Starr Olsen. I’m twelve. I’m a bit of a dreamer. Okay, a lot of
a dreamer. I love drawing and being creative. I also swim, surf and skate. And, well, this is my story . . .
You’ll meet my family. They’re really loud but I love them to bits. And you’ll meet my friends - they’re so cool.
There’s some drama in my story, too. Think: an awesome skate comp I’m not allowed to enter, but then I am and it’s going to be canceled! I have to figure out how to save the comp and work on my best tricks in the bowl and keep up with my school work and create my art. There’s so much to do! But it’s an epic adventure.
You can pre-order Poppy’s book in AU HERE and if you live in the USA HERE
Pro Tip: While you’re waiting for Poppy’s book to arrive, tune into the movie TALL POPPY, which is an awesome documentary about Poppy’s life as a pro skateboarder that follows her through her younger years, up until the Olympics. We give it a solid 10!
