NONFICTION MONDAY: MANDELA: THE REBEL WHO LED HIS NATION TO FREEDOM
December 14th, 2009
Recently a friend called to say her upper elementary school aged children want to see INVICTUS, the recently released movie featuring Nelson Mandela and his quest during his first term as President of South Africa to use the 1995 World Rugby Cup as a way to unite his country. She wondered if I knew of a biography of Mandela they might read before seeing the movie. In looking over lists and talking with friends who are librarians, I was directed by several people to The National Geographic biography series that includes Mandela: The Rebel Who Led his Nation to Freedom by Ann Kramer.
The narrative of course draws the reader to want to learn more and more about this man named Mandela who showed the real meaning of “unwavering commitment” to freedom and unity. The book like others in this National Geographic series uses personal diaries, family photographs and primary quotes to create a scrapbook format along with time lines showing key events.
Remember it’s Nonfiction Monday, don’t fail to read about more great nonfiction books for children and youth today at In Need of Chocolate.
Happy Reading!
Carol
Filed under: Children's Books, Non-Fiction Monday
Tags: Ann Kramer, In Need of Chocolate, Invictus, Mandela: The Rebel Who Led His Nation to Freedom, National Geographic World History Biographies, Nonfiction Monday
4 Comments Add your own
1. Dawn Riccardi Morris | December 14th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
I find that books by National Geographic are always of the highest quality, both in form and substance. I am not familiar with this one, but I will definitely seek it out. Thank you so much for sharing it with us!
2. Anna Lynn Martino | December 15th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
I definitely need to look into this series. It is still a challenge to find appropriate for middle schoolers. Thank you for the suggestion.
3. Tiiu Kleyn | December 18th, 2009 at 10:16 am
I have not read Mandela’s book. He was a good president.
My new book Almi A Refugee is about to come out. It’s a biography of a refugee. As there are increasingly more and more refugees world-wide this book could be of encouragement and inspiration to those who find themselves in this refugee state. Perhaps you could include my book in your showcase.
4. Carol Rasco | February 16th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
A belated thank you to each of you for dropping by Rasco from RIF, I so appreciate your time in making such helpful and thoughtful comments. Happy Reading!
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