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A Nation’s Hope: the Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis

The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis

The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis

By Matt de la Peña
Illustrated by Kadir Nelson

By Matt de la Peña
Illustrated by Kadir Nelson

By Matt de la Peña
Illustrated by Kadir Nelson

By Matt de la Peña
Illustrated by Kadir Nelson

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    About A Nation’s Hope: the Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis

    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

    About A Nation’s Hope: the Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis

    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 around the historic fight in which Black and White America were able to put aside prejudice and come together to celebrate our nation’s ideals.

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    About Matt de la Peña

    Matt de la Peña is the author of Last Stop on Market Street, which won the Newbery Medal and was chosen for the Caldecott Honor. He is also the author the award-winning picture book A Nation’s Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend… More about Matt de la Peña

    About Matt de la Peña

    Matt de la Peña is the author of Last Stop on Market Street, which won the Newbery Medal and was chosen for the Caldecott Honor. He is also the author the award-winning picture book A Nation’s Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend… More about Matt de la Peña

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    Dec 26, 2013 | 40 Pages | 9 x 11-1/2 | 6-8 years | ISBN 9780147510617

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    Jan 20, 2011 | 48 Pages | 6-8 years | ISBN 9781101641675

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    Praise

    Awards for A Nation’s Hope:A New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year (2011), A Booklist Top Ten Biographies for Youth 2011, A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year (2011), A Booklist Editors’ Choice Best Book of the Year (2011)

    Praise  for A Nation’s Hope:
    “Spare, evocative verse melds with the eloquent illustrations to create palpable energy around the fight and Louis’s struggle to the top.”
    —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

    “Spectacularly illustrated and smoothly cadanced.”
    —Booklist (starred review)

    “Stunning art and dramatic storytelling.”
    —School Library Journal (starred review)

    “de la Pena’s tersely poetic narration is riveting, and Nelson’s oil paintings draw viewers directly into the ring.”
    —BCCB (starred review)

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