“Three South Asian girls find empowerment through cycling. . . . Malik sets her tale in an unnamed city likely inspired by her hometown of Lahore, Pakistan. Bright, bold, Technicolor art dominates the pages with pink, orange, and purple skies and flora, lending the tale an upbeat, comic book–like feel. A spirited tale about finding one’s freedom—and making room for others to revel in it, too.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The author’s note shares how [Malik’s] childhood in Pakistan inspired the story, and encouraging messages about being brave and independent are emphasized throughout the action. This dialogue-driven picture book with graphic-novel-style paneling ends on a happy note, as townspeople become accustomed to seeing girls on bikes. The last line, ‘Things were really changing,’ brings the story to a satisfying conclusion and will hopefully inspire young readers to never be afraid to shake things up.” —Booklist
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