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George was one of those kids. You know, the kind that never stays still. And then one day, the doctor said George was going blind. Did that slow him down? Not for a single second.

In fact, George was so fast, he went on to break a world record for blind runners. Now he's breaking more barriers—because ironically, George Mendoza, blind painter, paints what he sees.

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J. L. Powers

J. L. Powers

J. L. Powes is the author of several novels for young adults, including The Confessional, This Thing Called the Future, and Amina. Sh... See more
George Mendoza

George Mendoza

1955-
American
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Hayley Morgan-Sanders

Hayley Morgan-Sanders

American
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Colors of the Wind: The Story of Blind Artist and Champion Runner George Mendoza Reprint

Colors of the Wind: The Story of Blind Artist and Champion Runner George Mendoza
Reprinted in 2021 by Purple House Press
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