Description
Title: Route 66: Faces and Places Along America’s Most Famous Road
Author: Beth Bacon and Jodi Woolsey
Size: 9 x 11
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9781681066776
Price: $24.00
This product is listed as a preorder. Books will ship starting August 15, 2026.
Route 66 might be the most famous highway in the world. Not just because of where it goes but because of the unforgettable people along the way.
Hop in and meet a boy who dreamed of a road stretching across America, a songwriter who turned a road trip into a hit tune, and a man who built a giant blue whale as a surprise gift.
Hit the road with the artist who gave Route 66 its folksy style, the cartoonist who was inspired by the desert sands, everyday heroes who welcomed weary travelers, and even a rusty tow truck that became a Hollywood star.
Around every bend, from Chicago to LA, there’s something new to discover: quirky roadside attractions, delicious treats, ghost towns, inventions, neon signs, national parks, and more.
Full of fun facts and larger-than-life, real-world characters, this story celebrates the faces and places that changed Route 66 from an ordinary road to an extraordinary part of American history.
AUTHOR
Beth Bacon is an award-winning author dedicated to inspiring today’s kids with books, graphic novels, and a brand-new podcast called A, Z And Everyone In Between. Beth holds an MFA from VCFA, an MA from NYU, and a BA from Harvard University. Beth has lived in six states and three countries. Her adventurous spirit fuels her mission to make reading fun and accessible for every child. Find her at BethBaconAuthor.com.
Jodi Woolsey is a St. Louis–based illustrator, designer, and educator whose work explores comfort, regional identity, and storytelling through books, animation, and printmaking. She is an assistant professor of design and 3D animation at the University of Missouri–St. Louis and runs her own studio specializing in illustration, branding, and packaging. Her work has been exhibited nationally and recognized by AIGA, 3×3 Magazine, ICON, and Communication Arts.
