Travel Route 66 in a book

This book isn’t about a highway.
It’s about dreamers, artists, inventors, travelers, and everyday heroes
whose lives shaped America’s most iconic road.

Every Mile Has a Story

Who dreamed of connecting Chicago and Los Angeles with one road? 
As a boy, Cy Avery bounced across muddy wagon trails, imagining a better way to cross the USA.
His idea became Route 66.

You’ll find that story, and more, in Route 66 Faces And Places Along America’s Most Famous Road.

Where can you find the heart of Route 66?

Not in the landmarks. Or the signs. Or the vehicles.

The heart of Route 66 is in the people. The ones who thought up something new and didn’t let anyone stop them from making it happen.

Route 66 isn’t just the road of landmarks and photo ops.

It’s the road of real people who dreamed of better things and brought them to life. Meet them in this book.

Here’s What People Are Saying

“What a way to see the USA! I loved reading this freewheeling frolic across the country.”
—Dana J. Sullivan, author of My Red Velvet Cape 

“A charming journey down Route 66 that shows every landmark holds a human story and a touch of wonder.”
—Suma Subramaniam, author of The Runaway Dosa

“Combines humor and well-researched facts to immerse young readers in the history of this famous roadway.”
— Laurie Wallmark, author of Journey To The Stars 

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It’s the 100th anniversary of Route 66. Bring history to life by using this book in your classroom.