Willie is the coolest motorcyclist in second grade!

Wait, a second grader is a motorcyclist? Well, he dreams of becoming one—the coolest in second grade, as a matter of fact. This 7-year-old from a small, Midwestern town finds himself enamored by a scruffy, bearded motorcyclist who rides throughout his neighborhood, named Bill.

"It's not just a dream. I'd have my bike painted bright yellow with burning red flames. Even a helmet just the same! EVERYONE would hear me coming down the street like a missile, or maybe even a train." – Excerpt from Chapter 3

This fun and visually appealing slap-happy narrative—within the children's motorcycle book and stories in verse categories—is written in rhyme-scheme, offering a unique change of pace and flow for children's book readers ages 8-12.

Join Willie on his adventures of becoming the coolest motorcyclist in second grade, and see how he overcomes (with a lot of help!) his frustration, anger, and sadness to realize his deepest dream.

Willie is the coolest motorcyclist in second grade! Wait, a second grader is a motorcyclist?

Well, he dreams of becoming one—the coolest in second grade, as a matter of fact. This 7-year-old from a small, Midwestern town finds himself enamored by a scruffy, bearded motorcyclist who rides throughout his neighborhood, named Bill.

This fun and visually appealing slap-happy narrative—within the children's motorcycle book and stories in verse categories—is written in rhyme-scheme, offering a unique change of pace and flow for children's book readers ages 8-12.

"It's not just a dream. I'd have my bike painted bright yellow with burning red flames. Even a helmet just the same! EVERYONE would hear me coming down the street like a missile, or maybe even a train." – Excerpt from Chapter 3

The book is rooted in a young boy's obsession that sends him on a journey of frustration, obsession, and daydreaming—disrupting his life and getting him in trouble at school and at home. All dreams come at a cost. But will he realize that?

With the support and direction provided by his parents, schoolteachers and principal, Willie learns that having a positive attitude, setting realistic expectations, and focusing on the right things in life are key to achieving your dreams! Willie learns several lessons that help him develop as a person.

These lessons set the tone for how he thinks, feels and acts in his wonderful dream of becoming the coolest motorcyclist in second grade! Join Willie on his adventures of becoming the coolest motorcyclist in second grade and see how he overcomes (with a lot of help!) his frustration, anger, and sadness to realize his deepest dream.

And, Willie wants to know what your kiddos dream about and what will they do to achieve those big dreams?

Since his childhood, RJ Davila has written poetry and short stories—with aspirations of one day writing his own original children's book. After years as an award-winning writer, with degrees in in journalism and public relations, he finally realized his dream of writing a children's book in 2016.

"I've rekindled a sort of magical creative inspiration that has allowed me to make this book series a reality for children around the world!" exclaimed Davila. "I want kiddos to have a laugh, learn about right and wrong, challenges and hardships in life, and to ultimately show them that their dreams can come true if they believe in themselves, work hard, find hope in the possibilities, and leverage those around them for support and guidance."

When Willie Got His Wheels is the first installment of a planned three books in the "Willie's Wonderful Adventures" series.

He added, "I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to self-publish When Willie Got His Wheels this September 2023 and share it with kiddos who have big dreams and a passion for cool motorcycles!"

Some cool facts about RJ Davila

>> Awarded a Bronze Anvil for "Best Feature Story" in 2010 by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), the organization's highest award.

>> Recipient of the "30 for the Future" award, an honor for his work in philanthropy, leadership and civic duty in 2013 by the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce and State Treasurer of Ohio.