Lionel Messi's World Cup Triumph

STARRED REVIEW“Packed with world history and soccer lore, this is a promising and visually ­fertile series starter. Highly recommended…”

* School Library Journal *Along with occasional breaks in the action for brief history lessons and trivia questions…a closing “Fan Showdown” pits talking heads in a lively debate over whether Messi or Diego Maradona merits the title of Argentina’s greatest player…High drama and nonstop action. * Kirkus Reviews *

Chris Barish

When Chris Barish is not reading about sports or history, he’s writing about sports history. Much like the first person who ever put together the chocolate and the marshmallow, he realized that it was possible to combine his two favorite things to make an even cooler thing. Barish currently lives in New York with his family, in a house filled with sports gear, books, instruments and lots of muddy boots.

Nate Sweitzer

Nate Sweitzer became an illustrator shortly after he could hold a pencil. His work bridges the past and present, blending techniques from art history with fresh approaches from the digital world. He brings human stories to life with dynamic illustrations full of action, suspense, and striking perspectives. A lifelong fan of history and sports, Nate draws inspiration from the drama of real-life events and athletes competing at the highest level. He works out of his studio in New York, creating artwork for books, magazines, and posters. When he’s away from his desk, you’ll likely find him exploring the outdoors, watching sports, or stubbornly refusing to change his guitar strings.