Mesa invites the public to ride or walk along the newly installed designs from the second annual Bikes to Books contest a celebration of the power of art, reading and community! Mesa's youth have once again showcased their creative talent, turning bicycle symbols into vibrant canvases of imagination.
This year's winning artwork features everything from a cool turtle to a fire-breathing dragon and the beautiful views of the desert landscape each representing a unique vision of a young local artist. Want to see the art up close? You can now view these designs in full display on the Stadium Connector Shared Use Path just north of Cinemark Theatre at Mesa Riverview. Mesas Transportation Departments striping crew brought the designs to life by using propane torches to heat and install the thermal plastic to the pathway.
With 150 amazing submissions from local young artists spanning three age categories (pre-k to 2nd grade, 3rd grade to 6th grade, and 7th to 12th grade), this years contest was full of creative energy. A huge congratulations to our grand prize winners whose art is now on display for the whole city to enjoy! Our second and third-place winners also rode off with great prizes, including a coveted package with gear from Mesa Public Library and Mesas Bicycle and Pedestrian Program. Every finalist received a certificate signed by city officials celebrating their contribution to this fantastic event.
The public is invited to enjoy these whimsical works of art any time. You can also check out a list of book recommendations handpicked by Mesa Public Library to complement each design. Its the perfect way to combine two cherished activities biking and reading into one unforgettable adventure!
Whether you're biking or walking this years Bike to Books installation is the perfect family or group outing. We cant wait to see you out on the path!
Congratulations to all the winners: Kaylee Sherman, Violet Swenson, Valentina Mercado Villalobos, Trinity Ellis, Kassidy Jaeger, Kailee Grace Killingsworth, Alenna Bergen, Zoey Williams, and Cayleigh Sorells.
Pre-K to 2nd Grade
A Need for Speed
by
Kaylee Sherman.
Book Recommendations
3rd to 6th Grade
Different Types of Books
by
Trinity Ellis.
Book Recommendations
7th to 12th Grade
La Vista Desde El Desierto (The View from the Desert)
by
Alenna Bergen.
Book Recommendations
To get a better look at all the winning designs, visit mesalibrary.org/biketobooks.