First Names: Nelson (Mandela)

Meet NELSON Mandela, the world's most famous freedom fighter, who went from wanted terrorist to international hero and President of South Africa, thanks to 27 years in jail!Find out:- Why he didn't use a toothbrush until he was 21,- Why he was arrested for travelling on a tram- And why one of his prison cells came with a servant and a pool!Get to know NELSON on First Name terms.



Nansubuga Isdahl is a writer and editor, who has worked on international development programmes primarily in East and Southern Africa, for over a decade. Her clients include the World Bank, World Education, UNICEF and UNESCO. Nansubuga is currently based in Tanzania.Nicole Miles worked as a card designer for Hallmark UK for over five years. She is now a full-time freelance illustrator. Her clients include the New York Times, Buzzfeed and Seal Press. In 2018, Nicole became a Special Visiting Lecturer for illustration at Sheffield Hallam University.



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An excellent series…children will be encouraged to be aspirational