Tillie Anderson immigrated to the United States in 1889 to find a better life. One day she spied a man speeding by the tailor shop where she was working. She wanted to go fast like that. She wanted a bicycle. Even though she was told that bicycles were unladylike, she had a dream. With hard work, determination and training, Tillie became the women’s bicycle racing champion of the world!  Make sure to read the author’s note and see Tillie’s accomplishments detailed on the back endpapers of the this picture book biography for all ages.  With RAGBRAI coming through town, don’t miss a chance to see how one woman paved the way for today’s athletes.   Pair this with Sue Macy’s WHEELS OF CHANGE: HOW WOMEN RODE THE BICYCLE TO FREEDOM. (a very interesting and complete nonfiction title for ages 8+ that shows the development of the bicycle and its influence on American culture)