My Wish Lists Login / Join

A Taxi for Everyone

Name: A Taxi for Everyone
Brand: little bee books
Price: 39.75 AUD
Availability: BackOrder

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

By: Debbie Zapata, Laura Sandoval Herrera (Illustrator)

Write A Review

Hardcover | 21 July 2026

At a Glance

Format
Hardcover

Age
4 - 8

Grade
P - 3

Dimensions(cm)
27.94 x 21.59 x 1.27

Hardcover

RRP $39.99

$39.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $9.94 with

Available for Backorder. We will order this from our supplier however there isn't a current ETA.

This compelling biography tells the story of Roy Velásquez and how he built a community fighting against segregation and discrimination in Austin, Texas, by starting a thriving taxi company for those not being served by the city's institutions.

Roy Velásquez was the son of Mexican immigrants, living in Austin, Texas, at the height of segregation. Roy knew
the hardships faced by people of color because of the insurmountable policies put into place. What was anyone to do? Even just simple acts can go a long way. But Roy went further than that. . . .

In segregated Austin, people of color weren't allowed in taxis, and the streetcar ended far from their homes. So Roy borrowed five dollars from a friend, purchased a taxi permit and a tank of gas, and drove people of color wherever they needed to go.

Before long, one lone taxi became a fleet. For over seventy-five years, Roy's Taxi Service helped to fight segregation and poll taxes, and grow Austin into a community for everyone. Roy's story is a reminder that we can all affect change and that inclusion is our strength.

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $79.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.