Bessie the Motorcycle Queen

Join Bessie Stringfield, the motorcycle queen of Miami, on her incredible journey in this picture book by Charles R. Smith, Jr. and Charlot Kristensen. At 18, Bessie embarked on a cross-country adventure, defying societal norms for a young Black woman in 1929. Despite facing racial challenges, she earned her living by winning motorcycle races and became a trailblazer in women's racing and motorcycling. With vivid illustrations and evocative poetry, this book celebrates a pioneering Black woman who inspires children to chase their dreams.