Inspired by the real story of Matilda Andersson, aka Tillie the Terrible Swede. Matilda immigrated from Sweden to Chicago in 1892. She bought herself a bicycle and started practicing. Soon she started competing in bicycle races all over the country. Not everyone liked was she was doing. Back in those days, many people did not think it was appropriate for young women to ride bicycles and compete in races. Matilda's own family were not happy about it in the beginning. But she persisted and continued riding bicycles for the rest of her life. My story of Matilda is based on the puppet show I wrote and directed. All the photos in the book are from the play with the performers and puppets- almost like watching the show!