This Is Skateboarding

Welcome to skateboarding, where self-expression rules, adventures are wild, and every ramp or rail is an exciting new ride!

Author Hannah Wilson and illustrator Peter Phobia invite you to join on a whirlwind journey to celebrate the rise of the global skateboarding scene, from the streets of LA to its first Olympic Games! Check out iconic skateparks and gravity-defying tricks. Meet trailblazers, activists and medal-winning champions, and discover how skateboarding has influenced everything from shoes to art and urban design.