Simón Bolívar: One Dream, Many Nations

About the Book

Simón Bolívar could have lived a life of comfort.
Instead, he chose a path of courage.

Born into privilege and orphaned before the age of ten, Simón Bolívar saw injustice all around him—and vowed to fight it. From secret meetings to epic battles across soaring mountaintops, he led the struggle to liberate South America from Spanish rule.

This is the story of a boy who refused to accept the world as it was— and dared to imagine what it could become.

Told with lyrical language and rich illustrations, Simón Bolívar: One Dream, Many Nations introduces young readers to one of Latin America’s greatest heroes. It’s a timeless reminder that freedom is hard-won, and that real change begins when we stand up for others.

Includes a historical timeline, glossary, and author’s note to deepen understanding and spark conversation.

About the Author

Juliana Pungiluppi is a Colombian policy expert and passionate advocate for social inclusion and equality in Latin America. She served as Director-General of the Colombian Institute for Family Wellbeing (ICBF)—the agency responsible for child protection—and acted as the national guardian of children’s rights.

She believes that children still need printed books—tangible stories that nurture their imagination, help them make sense of the real world and spark their desire to make it a fairer place.

Simón Bolívar: One Dream, Many Nations is her first children’s book—a tribute to the fight for justice, freedom, and the enduring power of bold dreams.