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A Bike Is Not Just a Bike

An Ode to Girls Who Dare to Ride

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Pub Date Mar 03 2026 | Archive Date Feb 28 2026

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Description

A Bike Is Not Just a Bike is the inspiring story of how the ordinary bike came to represent freedom for women and girls.

In 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.  

This 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, A Bike Is Not Just A Bike celebrates girls riding everywhere and moves us all toward freedom, equity, and joy.

A Bike Is Not Just a Bike is the inspiring story of how the ordinary bike came to represent freedom for women and girls.

In the 1880s, a bike was just a bike—unless you were a girl. Then it was...


Advance Praise

“An inspiring, informative look at how the bicycle became a vehicle for women's empowerment. The perfect motivational read-aloud to show children just how far we've come, and how far they can go!"

ELISA BOXER, Emmy-winning journalist and two-time Sydney Taylor Honor author


“An inspiring, informative look at how the bicycle became a vehicle for women's empowerment. The perfect motivational read-aloud to show children just how far we've come, and how far they can go!"

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Marketing Plan

National publicity campaign

  • Long-lead review outreach
  • Editorial pitches and short-lead outreach to press.
  • Influencer outreach: Target parenting bloggers, parenting influencers, bookstagrammers and booktok creators, teacher and librarian influencers and creators who focus on inclusive children's literature and books with purpose, feminism and activism and cycling enthusiasts.


Consumer and trade advertising

  • Performance / social media marketing on Facebook/Instagram/TikTok
  • Print and e-blast advertising in trade.
  • School and library advertising


Select author events

  • Will target festivals featuring active, sports, fitness and biking/cycling themes to partner with and exhibit.
  • Author readings and events at several bookstores and public libraries and schools in and around Boulder, CO and Denver, CO


Activity kit (OR) Bonus materials - Karen Chan

Organic Community Engagement

  • Outreach to social media followers and newsletter subscribers of Gloo Books comprised of consumers, educators and b2b partners. 
  • Outreach to schools, librarians, and indie bookstores focused on learning history topics, bicycling and cycling, and women’s rights and social justice. 


Submit for Regional and National Awards

Author / Illustrator Information

  • Author Brenna Jeanneret is based near Boulder, CO and Denver, CO
  • Illustrator Michelle Pereira is based in Australia
  • Author and illustrator are available for school, library and other events, please contact the publisher for details. 


Pre-order campaign TBC

Promotional item TBC


National publicity campaign

  • Long-lead review outreach
  • Editorial pitches and short-lead outreach to press.
  • Influencer outreach: Target parenting bloggers, parenting influencers, bookstagrammers and...

Available Editions

EDITION Hardcover
ISBN 9781962351324
PRICE $19.95 (USD)
PAGES 42

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