A Spark of Greatness
The Autobiography of a Fighter
$47.22
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
7 October 2026
Summary
In this beautiful, inspiring picture book, Laila Ali tells the story of how she went from being the daughter of the beloved boxing champion Muhammad Ali to being an undefeated boxer herself, by nurturing the spark of something great inside her.
“A story about stepping forward, even when the path isn’t clear, and trusting that you can define success for yourself.” - Essence
Are champions born or made? You might look at Laila Ali, the daughter of Muhammad Ali, and think she was …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593434857 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593434854 |
| Author: | Laila Ali, Cozbi A. Cabrera |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Crown Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 7 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 241mm x 305mm |
| Audience Age: | 4-8 |
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Critics Review
“A story about stepping forward, even when the path isn’t clear, and trusting that you can define success for yourself.” —Essence
”An inspiring portrait of resilience and ambition. A worthy contender.” —Kirkus Reviews
”[An] empowering, internally focused portrait that champions using one’s superpower ‘for good.’“—Publishers Weekly
”Empowering and unforgettable.“—Booklist
Laila Ali
Laila Ali is the daughter of the late beloved global icon and humanitarian Muhammad Ali. She leads with the light of his legacy as a five-time undefeated boxing world champion, whose record includes 24 wins (21 of which were “knockouts”) and 0 losses. Laila is also a wellness advocate, TV host, and chef and the force behind the Laila Ali Lifestyle Brand. Alongside her husband, former NFL star Curtis Conway, Laila cherishes family life in Georgia with their two children, Curtis Jr. and Sydney.
Cozbi A. Cabrera received a BFA from Parsons School of Design. Her cloth dolls (munecas) have garnered the attention of collectors around the world and have been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show. She is the illustrator of several books, including Me and Mama, which was a Caldecott Honor Book and a Coretta Scott King Honor Book. She is also the illustrator of Brown Girl, Brown Girl by Lesle Honore and Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks, which was a Coretta Scott King Honor Book. She lives in Evanston, IL.
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