The Original Cowgirl by Heather Lang

The Original Cowgirl by Heather Lang

2016 Amelia Bloomer List
Massachusetts Book Award Must Read Books List for 2016

A picture book biography of Lucille Mulhall, a Wild West performer in the early 1900s whose skills were as considerable as her male counterparts and who is often regarded as the original cowgirl.

Who says girls can't be cowboys? Lucille Mulhall wasn't like most girls in the 1890s. She didn't give a lick about sewing or cooking or becoming a lady. Lucille had her heart set on roping and riding. At a time when most women couldn't vote or own property, Lucille never let society's expectations or the dangers of roping and riding stop her from pursuing her passion. Traveling around the country, she broke records and thrilled crowds with her daring acts. Soon cowboys, ranch hands, and folks all over the world cheered for the feisty and fearless girl cowboy.

Heather Lang is the author of the Amelia Bloomer Book List selections The Original Cowgirl: Lucille Mulhall's Wild Adventures and Queen of the Track: Alice Coachman, Olympic High-Jump Champion. She resides in the city of Lexington, Massachusetts. Heather Lang Books can be found at heatherlangbooks.com. Ral Colón has illustrated over thirty books, including Frank McCourt's New York Times bestselling Angela and the Baby Jesus. The American Library Association has honored him with two Pura Belpre Awards. He resides in New York City.