The future of skateboarding is female. This photographic tribute to inspiring female skaters from around the world will appeal to skate fans of all ages. More and more girls and women are gathering in skate parks and participating in skateboarding events on almost every continent. Through stunning photographs of remarkable female skaters in action, this book celebrates the incredible diversity of styles, ethnicities, and age groups that make up a rapidly growing community. "Skate Like a Girl" features professional skaters, pioneers, and newcomers, skate photographers and filmmakers, downhill skaters, longboarders, and Olympic champions. You will meet skaters who are mothers, models, artists, and engineers. What they all have in common is that skating is their way of life. Hailing from around the world, each woman is profiled in her own words about pursuing her dreams, taking hard falls, and getting back up immediately. Filled with encouraging images and inspiring words, this book will motivate girls and women of all ages to get on a board and start skating.