A Spark of Greatness

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 (muñecas) 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 Leslé Honoré and Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks, which was a Coretta Scott King Honor Book. She lives in Evanston, IL.