About the Josie Meeker Project

Josie Meeker: Frontier Girlboss is an interactive book experience bringing history to life for young, bold explorers.
About the Josie Meeker Project
Photo courtesy of Greeley Museum

The Book

Josie Meeker: Frontier Girlboss brings history to life for young, bold explorers. Dive into the true-life epic frontier saga of Josephine Meeker as she challenges expectations, builds bridges across cultures, and tackles thrilling adventures in the 1870s Colorado. This inspiring story of courage and curiosity empowers young readers to forge their paths and make a difference in their own world.

The Trailblazers club (a.k.a. Josie Fan Club)

Designed to bring history to life for young readers, the Trailblazers club (a.k.a. Josie Fan Club) offers engaging activities, exciting challenges, and meaningful connections. As a member, you'll help shape Josie Meeker: Frontier Girlboss by contributing ideas, offering feedback, and inspiring Josie's adventures. Together, we foster curiosity, courage, and connection in the next generation of bold thinkers.

  • Participate in creating the book
  • Get together with the book author and other fans of Josie
  • Engage with interactive challenges that provoke curiosity and creativity
  • Connect with like-minded adventurers and creators
  • Be part of a bold, history-loving community

Contact Us

Email us at josiefanclub@gmail.com


About the Author

Russ Rizzo is an author, journalist, and podcast creator whose work is driven by a passion for history and a desire to connect young readers with inspiring stories from the past. His latest project, Josie Meeker: Frontier Girlboss, introduces readers to the remarkable life of Josephine Meeker, a trailblazing figure from the American West.

Rizzo lives in Colorado with his wife, Kate, and their two sons, Trailblazers Jack and Leo.