{"product_id":"a-bike-is-not-just-a-bike-an-ode-to-girls-who-dare-to-ride-9781962351324","title":"A Bike Is Not Just a Bike: An Ode to Girls Who Dare to Ride","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Vigorous and heartfelt\" - KIRKUS REVIEWS. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn inspiring story of how the ordinary bike came to represent freedom for women and girls.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the 1880s, a bike was just a bike--unless you were a girl. Then it was considered dangerous, unladylike, even scandalous. But some dared to ride anyway. Pedal by pedal, they defied expectations. Riding a bike became a revolutionary act offering independence, challenging fashion norms and moving women one step closer to the right to vote. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis lyrical celebration honors the fearless women who refused to stay in their lane and spotlights modern-day heroes like Ayesha McGowan and Dr. Lynnea C. Salvo. Complete with historical footnotes, \u003ci\u003eA Bike Is Not Just A Bike\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates girls riding everywhere and moves us all toward freedom, equity, and joy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michelle Pereira,Brenna Jeanneret\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Gloo Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.20h x 9.20w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781962351324\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrenna Jeanneret is a podcaster and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Law of Birthdays\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDudes of Disposal\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives with her husband, son, and two furballs in Northern Colorado. When she's not writing, you can find her rock climbing, bike riding or any number of other unladylike hobbies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMichelle Pereira is a freelance illustrator and artist. Colorful palettes, graphic shapes and cheery characters are features of her work, which she illustrates from her home studio in Melbourne. She has worked with a range of clients such as Hardie Grant Publishing, Penguin UK, Marie Claire and The Washington Post and some of her children's picture books include \u003ci\u003eThe Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name and Stay For Dinner\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Michelle Pereira \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48719956803741,"sku":"9781962351324","price":23.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_6c558980-75dd-4bc3-ba38-e4efed1a015f.jpg?v=1785312965","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/a-bike-is-not-just-a-bike-an-ode-to-girls-who-dare-to-ride-9781962351324","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}