Join High Five Books and author Gabrielle Rossi for an afternoon reading of her beautiful new picture book, LIZZIE LEARNS TO RIDE, for an afternoon reading on Saturday, December 5, from 2-3pm.

Rossi is the founder and executive director of Girls in Gear, an organization that teaches life skills through bike skills—using bikes to help girls grow into the biggest, boldest, and brightest versions of themselves.

Free helmets will be given away, while supplies last! Storytime at High Five Books is free and no registration is required to attend.

About LIZZIE LEARNS TO RIDE

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.

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. They create illustrations for children’s media, brands, and anyone who needs a splash of creativity. They sell goods and run workshops under the name We Are All Makers.