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Author:

Stokes, Floyd, author.

Title:

The story of Nelson Mandela : a biography book for new readers / written by Floyd Stokes, LHD ; illustrated by Anastasia Magloire Williams.

Publisher:

Rockridge Press,

Copyright Date:

2021

Description:

58 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.

Subject:

Mandela, Nelson,--1918-2013--Juvenile literature.
Presidents--South Africa--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Anti-apartheid activists--South Africa--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Political prisoners--South Africa--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Anti-apartheid movements--South Africa--Juvenile literature.
South Africa--Politics and government--1948-1994--Juvenile literature.
South Africa--Politics and government--1994---Juvenile literature.
Mandela, Nelson,--1918-2013.
South Africa.
Biographies.

Other Authors:

Williams, Anastasia Magloire, illustrator.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Summary:

"Nelson Mandela was the first Black president of South Africa, and he dedicated his life to fighting for equal rights for all South Africans. Before he became a symbol of peace and justice around the world, Nelson was a thoughtful kid who loved to play outside and learn new things. Throughout his life, he used his voice to fight against apartheid and didn't back down even after spending 27 years in prison. Explore how Nelson went from being a young boy to a civil rights hero."--Amazon.

Series:

The story of--
Biography for new readers.

ISBN:

1648766374
9781648766374

Locations:

BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)

CMPE792 -- Drake Community Library (Grinnell)

CAPH522 -- Iowa City Public Library (Iowa City)