A Nation's Hope: the Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis - Softcover

De La Peña, Matt

 
9780147510617: A Nation's Hope: the Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis

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The magnificent, inspiring story of an
AMERICAN SPORTS HERO, by Newbery Award-winning author Matt de la Pena.


On the eve of World War II, African-American boxer Joe Louis fought German Max Schmeling in a bout that had more at stake than just the world heavyweight title. For much of America, their fight came to represent America’s war with Germany. This elegant and powerful picture book biography centers on this historic fight in which the American people came together to celebrate our nation’s founding ideals. 

New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book Award 
Booklist Editor's Choice Best Books of 2011 
School Library Journal Best Books of 2011

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Matt de la Pena, an acclaimed novelist, lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Kadir Nelson, New York Times bestselling author and two-time Caldecott Honor winner lives in San Diego, California.

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ISBN 10:  0803731671 ISBN 13:  9780803731677
Verlag: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2011
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