Annette Feels Free: The True Story of Annette Kellerman, World-Class Swimmer, Fashion Pioneer, and Real-life Mermaid

By Katie Mazeika, Simon & Schuster/Beach Lane Books

“…Mazeika’s text deftly balances her subject’s varied career. The illustrations have soft edges and strong, textured colors—perfect for depicting so many water scenes.

Swim-pressive!”

-Kirkus

2023 CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book

A Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Books of the Year, 2023 edition selection

A Junior Library Guild Selection

2022 Northern Lights Book Award-Picture Book of the Year