"An illustrated picture book about Bessie Stringfield, who shocked 1930s society as a woman who not only rode a motorcycle but also performed stunts and traveled solo cross-country, earning the nickname "Motorcycle Queen.""--

History enthusiast and former elementary school teacher Janie Havemeyer gravitates toward writing biographies, especially stories about strong female protagonists and trailblazers who have been erased in history. This is her first book for Creative Editions. She lives in the Bay Area.