Every Mile Has a Story
• Who dreamed of connecting Chicago and Los Angeles in a single route?
• Who sang a hit song inspired by the rhythms of the road?
• Who thought: “This is the star of my next movie” when he saw a broken-down truck?
Find those stories, and more, in Route 66 Faces And Places Along America’s Most Famous Road.
Travel Route 66 in a book
This book isn’t just about a highway.
It’s also about the dreamers, artists, inventors, travelers, and everyday heroes
whose lives shaped America’s most iconic 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
Info for Schools, Libraries & Media
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SCHEDULE YOUR AUTHOR VISIT TODAY
It’s the 100th anniversary of Route 66. Bring history to life by using this book in your classroom.
Book your author visit today. Choose from my “Map Your World” or “Read & Remember Route 66” Programs. Ideal for grades 1 – 4. This book is aligned to MO and IL state standards for Social Studies and ELA.
Media Mentions for Route 66 Faces and Places
Webster-Kirkwood Times Dynamic duo gets some artistic kicks with Route 66
SCBWI-KS/MO: Featured Author August 2026
Decatur Tribune: Discover the History Behind Route 66
Denny G’s Road Trips: Book Review
MissouriNet: Beth Bacon Brings the Mother Road to Life for Missouri Kids
Author In The Headlights: Interview with Beth Bacon