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About the author
Albert Bosch has a long history as an adventurer and entrepreneur, which includes many extreme challenges such as the crossing of Antarctica, climbing Mount Everest, and 9 participations in the Dakar rally, making history when in 2015 he did it in an electric car. He is an ultra-marathon runner and promotes projects in the field of sustainable energy and the environment. This combined with his work as a writer and lecturer, transmitting values associated with sport, responsible leadership, achievements, motivation, and change management.
María Sala is the coordinator of contents at the studio of the illustrator Pilarin Bayés. She has written several children's picture books, and collaborates with different publishers for proofreading and coordinating events for the presentation and promotion of publications. She is founder and coordinator of the association "Mothers Link" (Mares Enllaç) integrating immigrant children into schools and helps the social integration of mothers from the Maghreb.
The award-winning illustrator
Silvia Álvarez was born in the tropical coastal city of La Ceiba, Honduras, by a Honduran father and a Spanish mother. At the age of seven, she moved to Spain now living in Seville where she graduated in Fine Arts. She was awarded Gold Medal at the International Latino Book Awards for his artwork in
Daisy (Cuento de luz, 2017).
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Winner at the 2017 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards - Compassion
Pablo Pineda is the first European with Down Syndrome to obtain a university degree. A teacher, a writer, and an actor, he radiates charisma and the will to learn.
This is his endearing story, which reminds us that the only disability is not understanding that all of us have different abilities.
Guided Reading Level: P, Lexile Level: 950L
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Pablo Pineda's life story is remarkable and inspiring, reminding us that anything is possible. This beautifully illustrated biography chronicles his life from birth to success. (...) Álvarez illustrations echo the depth and vibrancy of Pablo's life. - Booklist
