Once a hesitant nine-year-old who had no interest in riding a bike, author Gabrielle Rossi now spends her days cheering on first-time pedalers, chasing fearless climbers, and making friendship bracelets at the finish line. In Lizzie Learns to Ride, Lizzie is nervous about pedaling for the first time. Gabrielle knows firsthand what it’s like to be a reluctant rider, and that it’s okay to feel big feelings when you’re trying something new for the first time! Having taught hundreds of girls, Gabrielle knows that learning to bike is really about learning to trust yourself because with a little bravery (and your trusted stuffie), anything is possible.  For readers aged 4-9.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dr. Gabrielle Rossi is an author, educator, and lover of leisurely bike rides. Gabrielle has spent more than a decade leading youth-focused organizations that use play, movement, and community as powerful tools for growth. She’s the Founder and Executive Director of Girls in Gear, a national nonprofit that helps girls of all ages discover the joy, confidence, and freedom that come from riding their bikes.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:  Lizzie Learns to Ride is illustrated by Emjay Haislip, an illustrator from the Washington D.C. area who loves bringing colorful characters and stories to life.