This page represents many years of passionate work. I hope some day to see the dreams in these books become reality.
The Cupcake Boy Written by Scott Stoll & Illustrated by
Amy Belle Elementary.
“The Cupcake Boy” is the story about a boy who makes the most beautiful and tasty cupcakes in the world; however, the villagers take the boy for granted. So disheartened, he leaves his home wondering: “Why should I bake cupcakes for a world that doesn’t love me?” More info.Buy now.
Cayendo Hacia Arriba:
El Secreto De La Vida Written by Scott Stoll & Illustrated by
the elementary schools of Argentina.
It has been the honor of a lifetime to be invited by the US Embassy and the schools of Argentina to collaborate on this special Spanish edition featuring all-new illustrations from the point of view of the Argentina culture and several new pages just for the Spanish edition. Once again the kids have been so creative that the book truly turned out better than I could have imagined, and now with a whole new level of meaning. More info.Buy now.
Ruby the Red Worm's Dirty Job Written by Scott Stoll & Illustrated by the Waukesha STEM Academy elementary school.
My adventures around the world have evolved into working with schools. This is a humorous and educational introduction to composting and the essential role worms serve in the ecosystem. More importantly, it is a story about living a life of passion despite life’s bullies — even if it means eating dirt. More info.Buy now.
Falling Uphill One man's quest for happiness
around the world on a bicycle
This is Scott's magnum opus, the best-selling book about his 4-year journey searching for the meaning of life (as featured in the New York Times), including many harrowing adventures, like being thrown in prison and mugged at gunpoint, nearly dying of dehydration, and equally as many heartwarming moments. Available in a paper book, audio book and ebook. More info. Buy now.
Falling Uphill: The Secret of Life Illustrated by Poplar Creek Elementary School
This is the true story about a man who bicycles around the world questing for the secret of life. His journey is full of many wonders, but he eventually returns home discouraged—only then does he discover the secret in the last place left to look. More info. Buy now.
Falling Uphill: Dreams for the young adventurer
Hundreds of pictures and FAQs. More stories. Your metaphorical guide to any adventure. Also makes the perfect coffee table book. More info. Buy now.
Scott has a co-starring role in Edwin Tucker's "Let the Buyer Beware". This story is based on the funniest chapter in "Falling Uphill" but from Edwin's POV. Available on Amazon.
The Bicycle Touring Guide Friedel & Andrew Grant
Falling Uphill is about the inner journey we all travel through life; but if you choose to make a real adventure by bicycle this is the guide you want once you start pedaling. It has a lot of info I wished I knew, and even teaches you how to grow a garden on your bike. Best of all, Scott played a very small part to inspire and edit this book, along with a lot of other notable cyclists. More info.