Floyd Copper is an authentic author he has published over 60 children’s books, 2,000+ book cover illustrations, 2005 library of congress annual book fest poster art, etc. Some of his awards include 3 Coretta Scott King’s Honor, 10 ALA Notables, NAACP Image Award, College Books of the Year etc. Mandela book by Floyd Copper, tells the story of his life from his childhood as the son of an African Chief through his struggles in apartheid South Africa, years in prison, and ultimate election as the first president of the “new” South Africa after state-sanctioned segregation. All information is accurate since he uses data, dates and places where all this even took place.