Books on Bikes - by F Isabel Campoy & Theresa Howell (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Lâia loves books, and she reads all the time--even while walking her trusty bike through town. But sometimes books can be hard to come by. When [she] discovers her neighbors are as eager for books as she is, she takes a page from the heroes she has read about and pedals into action. Taking inspiration from the many books-and-bikes projects across the world, Books on Bikes salutes the kind hearts and innovative acts of everyday people who spread community through the magic of reading"--

Book Synopsis

Inspired by real-life book bike programs, this magnificent picture book from the authors of Maybe Something Beautiful celebrates how one child's small act can transform communities.

Lía loves books, and she reads all the time--even while walking her trusty bike through town. But sometimes books can be hard to come by. When Lía discovers her neighbors are as eager for books as she is, she takes a page from the heroes she has read about and pedals into action! Taking inspiration from the many books-and-bikes projects across the world, Books on Bikes salutes the kind hearts and innovative acts of everyday people who spread community through the magic of reading.

Also available in a Spanish-language editionDon't miss the authors' award-winning Maybe Something Beautiful, illustrated by three-time Pura Belpré winner and bestselling illustrator Rafael López

Review Quotes

"[A] child-friendly testament to the power of collective action, [and] an inspiring ode to books and the heroes who make them available to those in need." - Kirkus Reviews