--- product_id: 103239239 title: "A Velocity of Being: Letters to A Young Reader" price: "€ 76.49" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.fr/products/103239239-a-velocity-of-being-letters-to-a-young-reader store_origin: FR region: France --- # Illustrations by 15+ renowned artists Lay-flat hardcover for effortless reading 272 pages of curated wisdom A Velocity of Being: Letters to A Young Reader **Price:** € 76.49 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the art of reading—where every letter is a masterpiece. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Velocity of Being: Letters to A Young Reader - **How much does it cost?** € 76.49 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/103239239-a-velocity-of-being-letters-to-a-young-reader) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Art Meets Literature:** Each letter is paired with exclusive artwork from celebrated illustrators, making every page a visual and intellectual feast. - • **Support a Greater Cause:** All profits benefit the New York Public Library system—read with purpose and pride. - • **A Curated Collection of Cultural Icons:** Letters from luminaries like Neil Gaiman, Jane Goodall, and Yo-Yo Ma inspire and connect. - • **A Timeless Gift for the Mindful Reader:** Ideal for professionals who value culture, creativity, and lifelong learning. - • **Premium Hardcover with Lay-Flat Binding:** Designed for immersive reading without the hassle—perfect for your coffee table or office shelf. ## Overview A Velocity of Being: Letters to A Young Reader is a 272-page hardcover anthology featuring heartfelt letters from renowned thinkers and creators, paired with original illustrations by top artists. This beautifully crafted book celebrates the transformative power of reading and supports the New York Public Library, making it a must-have for culturally savvy readers. ## Description A Brain Pickings Best Children's Book of the Year "An embarrassment of riches." — The New York Times An expansive collection of love letters to books, libraries, and reading, from a wonderfully eclectic array of thinkers and creators. In these pages, some of today's most wonderful culture-makers—writers, artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, and philosophers—reflect on the joys of reading, how books broaden and deepen human experience, and the ways in which the written word has formed their own character. On the page facing each letter, an illustration by a celebrated illustrator or graphic artist presents that artist's visual response. Among the diverse contributions are letters from Jane Goodall, Neil Gaiman, Jerome Bruner, Shonda Rhimes, Ursula K. Le Guin, Yo-Yo Ma, Judy Blume, Lena Dunham, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Jacqueline Woodson , as well as a ninety-eight-year-old Holocaust survivor, a pioneering oceanographer, and Italy's first woman in space. Some of the illustrators, cartoonists, and graphic designers involved are Marianne Dubuc, Sean Qualls, Oliver Jeffers, Maira Kalman, Mo Willems, Isabelle Arsenault, Chris Ware, Liniers, Shaun Tan, Tomi Ungerer , and Art Spiegelman . This project is woven entirely of goodwill, generosity of spirit, and a shared love of books. Everyone involved has donated their time, and all profits will go to the New York Public Library systems. This stunning 272-page hardcover volume features a lay-flat binding to allow for greater ease of reading. Review: Excellent book - Excellent book Review: A work of art. - The content of the book itself is brilliant with beautiful, warm illustrations and inspiring letters addressed to young readers. The quality of pages is glorious, the illustrations vibrant, the book seems to me a work of art in itself. You can tell the labor that went into the book, from its content to cover (even the beauuutiful endpaper; which gets its own note!). It was carefully packaged as well! A treasure to behold, if I had any doubts before, about splurging on this book, I dont anymore! This book deserves it, also the proceeds from the sale of it benefit the NY public library system (so another plus!). I’d urge everyone who can, to go ahead and buy it! ## Features - Book - a velocity of being: letters to a young reader - Language: english - Binding: hardcover ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #243,870 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #56 in Books & Libraries for Children #194 in Biographies for Children (Books) #263 in Children's Books on Composition & Creative Writing | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 680 Reviews | ## Images ![A Velocity of Being: Letters to A Young Reader - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71D6DCeQ9hL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book *by S***I on 18 August 2026* Excellent book ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A work of art. *by M***A on 29 January 2019* The content of the book itself is brilliant with beautiful, warm illustrations and inspiring letters addressed to young readers. The quality of pages is glorious, the illustrations vibrant, the book seems to me a work of art in itself. You can tell the labor that went into the book, from its content to cover (even the beauuutiful endpaper; which gets its own note!). It was carefully packaged as well! A treasure to behold, if I had any doubts before, about splurging on this book, I dont anymore! This book deserves it, also the proceeds from the sale of it benefit the NY public library system (so another plus!). I’d urge everyone who can, to go ahead and buy it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Collector's item: inspiring children to become readers *by A***V on 1 September 2019* A wide variety of letters by authors, drawing on their personal experiences on what drove them towards reading. Excellent art work. Beautiful resource for kids to find and/or validate their passion for reading. ## Frequently Bought Together - A Velocity of Being: Letters to A Young Reader - The Snail with the Right Heart: A True Story - The Universe in Verse: 15 Portals to Wonder through Science & Poetry --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.fr/products/103239239-a-velocity-of-being-letters-to-a-young-reader](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/103239239-a-velocity-of-being-letters-to-a-young-reader) --- *Product available on Desertcart France* *Store origin: FR* *Last updated: 2026-09-24*