A Nation's Hope: the Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis
  • Published: 26 December 2013
  • ISBN: 9780147510617
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $19.99

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

The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis

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New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor-winning artist Kadir Nelson teams with Matt de la Peña to create this striking, evocative portrait of one of America's legendary sports heroes.

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
  • Published: 26 December 2013
  • ISBN: 9780147510617
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $19.99
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Praise for A Nation's Hope: the Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis

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)