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Float Like a Butterfly
By Ntozake Shange
Pictures by Edel Rodriguez
Hyperion
2002
Ali, considered by many to be the finest athlete of the twentieth century, is also one of the most famous Americans of his time.
Here is compelling testimony to his courage, resilience in the face of controversy, and boxing prowess, by Obie Award-winning author Ntozake Shange. In her own words, Shange shows us Ali and his life, from his childhood in the segregated South to his meteoric rise in boxing to becom the Heavyweight Champion of the World. Edel Rodriguez's artwork combines pastel, woodblock ink, and spray paint to capture Ali's power, beauty, and spontaneity. A time line and list of additional resources help make this a standout picture-book biography of the man known around the world simply as The Greatest!
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