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

by Matt de la Peña, Kadir Nelson   |  Ages 8-11
$17.90 Now $10.90 Save 39%
A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis
A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis

Joe Louis: Boxer unites pre-war America.

If you're intrigued by stories where sports and history blend, "A Nation's Hope" will hit home. It's not just about Joe Louis's fists, but about the punch he packed for racial unity during tumultuous times. The art and prose together deliver a knockout portrayal of a man who became a symbol of hope.

  • Once Upon A World Children’s Book Award (2012)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis

by Matt de la Peña, Kadir Nelson   |  Ages 8-11
$17.90 Now $10.90 Save 39%
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ISBN: 9780803731677
Authors: Matt de la Peña, Kadir Nelson
Publisher: Dial Books
Date of Publication: 2011-01-20
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Picture Books
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Goodreads rating: 4.07
(rated by 1199 readers)

Description

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.
 

Joe Louis: Boxer unites pre-war America.

If you're intrigued by stories where sports and history blend, "A Nation's Hope" will hit home. It's not just about Joe Louis's fists, but about the punch he packed for racial unity during tumultuous times. The art and prose together deliver a knockout portrayal of a man who became a symbol of hope.

  • Once Upon A World Children’s Book Award (2012)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.