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Kirkus Starred Review: âBeautiful, informative, essential.â
School Library Journal Starred Review: âHighly recommended for libraries that need titles about the ongoing global fight against racism.â
As Nelson Mandela lived and worked under the unjust system of apartheid, his desire for freedom grew. South Africa separated people by races, oppressing theâŠ
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Lindsey McDivittâs lyrical language and Charly Palmerâs powerful illustrations go hand in hand drawing me into the storytelling of this picture book biography. I need to read books and be inspired by ordinary people who do extraordinary things. The story tells us how Nelson Mandela missed his wife and five children after being unjustly imprisoned for 27 years but continued his education during his years in prison. Nelson Mandela is an example for all of us showing the characteristics of leadershipâcourage, love, understanding, patience, sacrifice, hard work, and a passion for freedom from an unjust apartheid system for non-whiteâŠ
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