Nelson Mandela was:
The first Black president
A leader
An inspiration
Nelson Mandela was known for dedicating his life to fighting for equality in South Africa and overthrowing racial segregation. He grew up hearing the elders' stories of his ancestors' fighting in the wars of resistance, and he dreamed of fighting for the freedom of his people. His childhood wish was granted when he became the first black president of South Africa, and an icon for hope, change and equality.
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| ISBN: | 9780241434079 |
| Publication date: | 8th October 2020 |
| Author: | E L Norry |
| Illustrator: | Ashley Evans |
| Publisher: | Puffin an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 121 pages |
| Series: | Extraordinary Lives |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Prejudice and intolerance History People / Places Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism |