Theresa Howell – författare

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

In this exuberant picture book about transformation through art, Mira lives in a gray urban community until a muralist arrives and, along with his paints and brushes, brings color, joy, and hope to the neighborhood.What good can a splash of color do in a community of gray? As Mira and her neighbors discover, more than you might ever imagine!Based on the true story of the Urban Art Trail in San Diego, California, Maybe Something Beautiful reveals how art can inspire transformation—and how even the smallest artists can accomplish something big. Pick up a paintbrush and join the celebration!"Simply superb.” (Kirkus)Tomás Rivera Book Award * ALA Notable Children's Book * Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books of the Year * Huffington Post Best Picture Books of the Year * Kirkus Best of the Year * School Library Journal Top 10 LatinX of the Year

In this new adventure, Scout Moore—"the ranger of her own backyard"—travels to Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado.

In the next book in the award-winning Scout Moore series the ever-adventurous junior ranger ("I am ranger of my own backyard!") travels with her family to Yellowstone National Park, where they visit thermal features, watch wildlife, and gaze in wonder at the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Along the way her younger brother Wesley insists they will find a dragon in the park, and he's partially proven right when they come across Dragon Spring. Their guide, Ranger Bob, is ever helpful in helping Scout Moore and her family discover the wonders of our first national park.

Vibrant illustrations bring the life basic vocabulary and letters in both Spanish and English. It's all you need from A to Z in two languages!

A visit to a National Park leaves kids laughing and parents clueless (glo-in-the-dark)