Akira to Zoltan Twenty-six Men Who Changed the World

Our world's history has been shaped and formed by people who have followed their hearts, pursued their hopes, honed their talents, and challenged themselves. Akira to Zoltán introduces 26 men who, asmusician Quincy Jones would say, rode their lightning. From artists such as Akira Kurosawa, the celebrated twentieth century film director and Diego Rivera to scientists such as Ican Petrovich Pavlov to leaders such as Nelson Mandela and Badshah Khan, these men have inspired people around the world. Beautiful, intricate collages illustrate each man's special contribution. Each biography is completed with a quotation from the subject... "Education is the most powerful weapon [that] you can use to change the world." - Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (1918-) "For me, the only question is how can man find happiness with others." - Akira Kurosawa.

Cynthia Chin-Lee was born and raised in Washington, D.C., in a family with four older siblings. Her father is a medical doctor and her mother an artist. Cynthia picked up a pen and began writing for fun when she was in the sixth grade. "I liked writing poetry and scribbling in my journal because I found it comforting and therapeutic. I still write for that reason and because I like playing with words." Cynthia has written several books for children and lives in California.