Bonnie Tsui is a writer for the New York Times. Her most recent book for grown-ups is Why We Swim, and Sarah and the Big Wave is her first book for children. She lives (and surfs) in the Bay Area. bonnietsui.com Sophie Diao is an artist living in San Francisco. She's the illustrator of the forthcoming picture book I Am the Wind, and is the talent behind many a Google Doodle. sophiediao.com
A determined young woman seizing the moment in vast, teal-blue ocean is a natural draw, and with the IOC adding surfing to its roster of events, librarians can expect extra interest when the next Olympic games are played. --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books