You can now buy "Archie Architecture" on Amazon , BookBaby , and Bulk Bookstore !

Children's character Archie Architecture shares his love of Chicago, its architecture, and its people--in this special ode to his hometown. His persona shines through as he details in poetic fashion the things that he loves most about his Chicago. Readers will soon realize that while he has a special love of buildings, his bigger passion is possibly the people who live and work inside of those buildings. It is a depiction of his city through his young eyes. An urban landscape described by this junior Chicago denizen.

The Chicago Tribune's columnist Mary Schmich called the book "a terrific concept", and poet Danielle Chapman (Harvard Review, The New Yorker, etc.) said, "Chicago kids are in need of a well-written book that describes an urban environment, and [Ms. Sandoval's] ardor for the topic comes through in a way that's subtle and yet passionate."

AIA Chicago’s Zurich Esposito called it, “A charming book that introduces the enjoyment of appreciating architecture and cities to young people. With inviting illustrations, the book uses Chicago's impressive architecture and best urban qualities as a model that can easily be enjoyed by young readers and listeners anywhere.”

Jose Casas, Assistant Professor of Theatre and Drama (Playwriting) at the University of Michigan, said, “Archie Architecture is a tender and poignant story of a young boy in love with the city he lives in: Chicago. But, Archie Architecture is more than a love for the buildings that inhabit the city. This story is a reminder that the places in which we live play a role in how we see the world. It is a story about moments. It is a story about history. It is a story about spaces, both small and large. It is a story about people. Ultimately, it is a story about home and identity seen through the eyes of a young boy imagining a world of possibilities.”

The book is now available on Amazon , BookBaby , and Bulk Bookstore, …and as a free e-book download on Apple Books !

Questions? Send an email to ArchieFromChicago@gmail.com