Little People, BIG DREAMS: Usain Bolt

From the bestselling biography series Little People, BIG DREAMS, discover the story of Usain Bolt, the fastest person in the world.

Learn about the incredible life of Usain Bolt, the record-breaking athlete who's charisma and drive has won his fans across the world.

Growing up in a rural town in Jamaica, Usain was a standout cricketer and sprinter from a young age. His school coach noticed his talent, and by age fourteen he was wowing fans with his lightning speed on the track. Due to a medical condition named scolosis, it took Usain time to develop a training routine that worked for him, but by listening to his body and working with professionals, he learned his strengths and played to them. In 2008 he took the world by storm at the Beijing Olympics when he broke numerous records. The following year he put his name in the history books when he became the 100m and 200m world record holder at the world championships.

Despite the pressure, Usain continued to achieve great things – including starting a foundation to help children achieve their dreams. Usain's story teaches us that any dream is achievable if you put your mind to it and believe in yourself. 

This powerful book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the sprinter's life.

Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children’s books and the author of the multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series of picture books that explore the lives of outstanding people. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture. ​

Cambridge based Illustrator, Karen Crosbie, graduated from The Cambridge School of Art with a Masters in Children’s Book Illustration in 2015 and has been working in Children’s Illustration ever since. Most recently, Karen’s work has been recognised and selected for the long list for the Bologna Illustrators Exhibition 2024 and 2023—a showcase for the latest trends in illustration.