Lopez Lomong: We're all destined to use our talent to change people's lives

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This is the incredible, inspiring tale of a little boy from the heart of Africa, who was able to overcome all of the obstacles in his life, and become an Olympic athlete. A story of hope and peace, which shows us how there is always a light that shines to guide us, even in the darkest moments.
Guided Reading Level: R, Lexile Level: 1000L

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Children's Book Council ~ May 2017 Hot Off the Press Reading List
"(...) Recommended for specific topical studies or as general additions to biography collections."~ School Library Journal
"Readers will be moved by Lomong's eventful story and inspired by his ongoing philanthropic work." ~ Booklist Online

Author Bio

The award-winning author Ana Eulate has enjoyed writing and telling stories since she was a child. After earning her university degree, Ana collaborated with an art magazine, worked at the Ministry of Economy and Finance in Madrid, was appointed Commercial Attach to the Spanish Embassy in Rio de Janeiro, and also worked at the General Directorate for External Relations of the European Commission in Brussels. llustrator with a Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science. Her illustrations have featured in more of a dozen childrens picture books published in English, Spanish, Catalan and Swahili. She has won several international awards: First Prize of Illustration of the Institut dEstudis Balerics, 2007. Winner of the Silver medal to the Best illustrator at the Moonbeam Children Book Awards 2013. First Prize in Living Now Awards, 2014 or Best illustrated Picture Book at the International Latino Book Awards 2015 among others.