Ana Eulate 
Lopez Lomong 
We’re all destined to use our talent to change people’s lives

This is the incredible, inspiring tale of a little boy from the heart of Africa who was able to overcome all of the obstacles in his life and become an Olympic athlete. A story of hope and peace, which shows us how there is always a light that shines to guide us, even in the darkest moments.

Lopepe was born in an African town called Kimotong and grew up helping his family. But one Sunday in summer everything changed when a group of rebel soldiers stormed his town in a great uproar and kidnapped a large group of children, among whom was Lopepe. Guided by three very special friends, he managed to escape and reach a refugee camp that welcomed him. The boy spent the day running to forget his hunger and to keep the memory of his mother alive, But who would have thought that running could also give you wings to fly?

The What Really Matters Series presents real-life stories of people who realized their greatest potential despite challenges presented to them. Endorsed by the main characters, it benefits the What Really Matters Foundation, which promotes universal human values by showcasing extraordinary achievements by inspiring people.

Über den Autor

Ana Eulate is the founder and CEO of Cuento de Luz, a Children’s Picture Book Publishing Company created in 2010. A strong engagement with NGOs together with the use of sustainable materials in the book production (especially the exclusive use of Stone Paper in all books), resulted in a B Corp certification in 2015. She has been featured as a Top 100 Woman Impact Leader 2021 due to her work in creating a positive social and environmental impact for over a decade. Eulate has a strong international background having worked at the Ministry of Economy and Finance in Madrid, being appointed Commercial Attachée to the Spanish Embassy in Rio de Janeiro, and assigned to the General Directorate for External Relations of the European Commission in Brussels.
Nívola Uyá es ilustradora galardonada y artista visual española, licenciada en Ciencias Ambientales. Le apasiona tanto la naturaleza como la ilustración y siempre que puede, combina ambos mundos. Realiza ilustraciones para libros, campañas, audiovisual y murales, así como talleres de ilustración y creatividad en muchos rincones del mundo, convencida que el proceso creativo saca lo mejor de las personas y nos hace más sensibles.
Con una paleta de colores luminosos y un estilo mágico-realista, le gusta capturar mundos posibles y optimistas, que contagien amor y esperanza. Cuenta con más una docena de álbumes ilustrados, editados en inglés, español, catalán, portugués, alemán y swahili, distinguidos con numerosos premios internacionales, como el Moonbeam de Plata a la Mejor Ilustradora, el Premio al mejor álbum ilustrado en el International Latino Book Awards o la selección Sello Cátedra de la UNESCO de Lectura.