diff --git a/gnu/packages/python-xyz.scm b/gnu/packages/python-xyz.scm
index a479ecaae45..23fa9c21f7d 100644
--- a/gnu/packages/python-xyz.scm
+++ b/gnu/packages/python-xyz.scm
@@ -6121,6 +6121,8 @@ Six supports every Python version since 2.5.  It is contained in only one
 Python file, so it can be easily copied into your project.")
     (license license:x11)))
 
+(define-public python-six-bootstrap python-six)
+
 (define-public python-schedule
   (package
     (name "python-schedule")