Bartali's Bicycle by Megan Hoyt and Iacopo Bruno
Non Wels
Written by Megan Hoyt
Illustrated by Iacopo Bruno
Published by HarperCollins Children’s Books (2021)
2023-2024 Nominee - Picture Books for Older Readers
Synopsis
To the entire world, Gino Bartali was merely a champion cyclist. But Gino’s greatest achievement was something he never told a soul—that he secretly worked with the Italian resistance to save hundreds of Jewish men, women, and children, and others, from certain death, using the one thing no authority would question: his bicycle.
This compelling nonfiction picture book for elementary-age readers offers a unique perspective on World War II history. It's a strong choice for units on the war and for biographies of lesser-known heroes in history and in sports.