The Running Machine

“This is an empowering story with a sunny ending, and striking watercolor pencil and cut-paper artwork.” — ALA Booklist "This fast-paced story will delight young readers, especially enthusiastic bike riders. An enticing glimpse into an inventor’s process." — Kirkus Reviews "Each page is a work of art." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books "Appended with an author's note that clarifies the facts (and fictions) in the narrative, this will make a good companion to other bicycle-history picture books, including Sarah Nelson's Birth of the Bicycle (2024)." — Booklist Praise for MARY WEARS WHAT SHE WANTS: “A young schoolgirl learns to follow her own rules despite opposition and pressure in this picture book inspired by Mary Edward Walker. An endearing delivery of a valuable message.” — Kirkus Reviews "An excellent choice for young readers, with outstanding illustrations and a thoughtful text that stresses resourcefulness and perseverance." — School Library Journal "The writing is succinct and appropriate for reading aloud. Appended with an author's note that clarifies the facts (and fictions) in the narrative, this will make a good companion to other bicycle-history picture books." — Booklist Online "A terrific fictionalized narrative." — Horn Book Magazine