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In this picture book biography of Muhammad Ali, author Gene Barretta and illustrator Frank Morrison tell the unforgettable childhood story of this legendary boxing champion and how one pivotal moment set him on his path to become the Greatest of All Time.The Louisville Lip. The Greatest. The People's Champion. Muhammad Ali had many nicknames. But before he became one of the most recognizable faces in the world, before the nicknames and the championships, before he converted to Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali, he was twelve-year-old Cassius Clay riding a brand-new red-and-white bicycle through the streets of Louisville, Kentucky. One fateful day, this proud and bold young boy had that bike stolen, his prized possession, and he wouldn't let it go. Not without a fight.This would be the day he discovered boxing. And a champion was born.Back matter includes biographical overview, photos, bibliography, and more resources.
About the Author
Gene Barretta is an award winning author and illustrator of children's books. Among his honors are the Carolyn W. Field Award and the Bank Street Cook Prize Honor.His books include, "The Bat Can Bat: A Book of True Homonyms," "Lincoln and Kennedy: A Pair to Compare," "Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin," "Neo Leo: The Ageless Ideas of Leonardo Da Vinci," "Muhammad Ali: A Champion is Born," "Jack the Tripper," "Dear Deer: A Book of Homophones," "The Bass Plays The Bass and Other Homographs" and "Timeless Thomas: How Thomas Edison Changed Our Lives."Gene has contributed illustration and animation to Sesame Street and Between the Lions. He has also designed characters for The Jim Henson Company. He lives in Bryn Mawr, PA.For more information on Gene and his work, please visit: www.genebarretta.com
