Michelle Sterling is an author, photographer, and speech-language pathologist. When Lola Visits, her first picture book illustrated by Aaron Asis, received four starred reviews and was named a Kirkus Best Book of the Year and an ALSC Notable Children's Book of the Year. Her subsequent picture books A Sweet New Year for Ren, illustrated by Dung Ho, and Maribel's Year, illustrated by Sarah Gonzales, also received positive reviews. Find Michelle online at www.averyandaugustine.com.

Bianca Austria is a Filipino American artist who grew up in Manila, Philippines, and is currently based in Long Beach, California. Her work tends to revolve around her travels and childhood memories, often visualized in a playful and whimsical style. She also takes pride in using her art to empower her Filipino culture as well as other underrepresented communities. You can visit Bianca Austria at BiancaAustria.art or follow her on Instagram @BiancaAustria.

Praise for Riding Through Rice Fields:

"A tender tale of family, culture, and connection." --Kirkus Reviews

"Teach young readers about bayanihan and how the smallest contributions can help make a difference." --BCCB Reviews

"An enlivening bicycle trip closes the emotional distance between a parent and child in Sterling's serene tale . . . Austria's digital illustrations render the lush landscape in greens, golds, and oranges, a palette that invigorates the duo's return home, where the family toasts 'new beginnings and bayanihan!'" -Publishers Weekly

Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books

Pub date: 2025-03-04

Length: 32 pages