Tillie the Terrible Swede: How One Woman, A Sewing Needle, and A Bicycle Changed History by Sue Stauffacher - ESSENTIAL

Stauffacher, Sue Tillie the Terrible Swede: How One Woman, A Sewing Needle, and A Bicycle Changed History illustrated by Sarah McMenemy 40 pg. Alfred A. Knopf, 2011. INFORMATIONAL/PICTURE. $17.99. In this fascinating picture-book biography, Tillie Anderson takes the world by speed! After seeing a man ride by on his bicycle, Swedish emigrant Tillie could dream of nothing but riding. Tillie broke social norm after social norm and broke record after record. She was a sensation and helped paved the way for women bicyclists. Included on the back cover flap is a list of Tillie's record breaking times. 
With lively illustrations and text and such a riveting story, this book is a must for any collection! EL/MS-ESSENTIAL. Whitney, Library-Teacher.