A Taxi for Everyone: How Roy Velasquez Fought for Equality (A Nonfiction History Picture Book for Kids)

Debbie Zapata LCSW, enjoys helping others as a counselor and writing children's books filled with heart. She loves telling stories about ordinary people doing extraordinary things. A proud Austin native, she earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and her Master of Social Work from New York University. Growing up in Northeast Austin, she remembers Roy's Taxi as part of the city's story. Debbie is the author of Abuela's Letter, an NCTE Charlotte Huck Award® title for Outstanding Fiction for Children, and Up and Adam, recognized by the Texas Institute of Letters. Her most recent picture book, Isabel's Birthday Surprise, celebrates family and community. When she's not writing, she enjoys exploring local trails, practicing yoga,
and listening to live music. Find out more about Debbie at debbiezapata.com.

Laura Sandoval Herrera is a Mexican illustrator living in Brooklyn, New York. Her grandfather was a bus driver during the same years that Roy worked to create change in Texas, which is why she is especially proud to illustrate this book. Laura holds an MFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts. See more of Laura's work at laurasanherr.com.