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

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Matt de la Peña Kadir Nelson

A Nation's Hope

the Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis

Matt de la Peña, Kadir Nelson

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Puffin
26 December 2013

New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor-winning artist Kadir Nelson teams with Matt de la Pena 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 TimesBest Illustrated Children's Book Award BooklistEditor's Choice Best Books of 2011 School Library JournalBest Books of 2011

By: Matt de la Peña
Illustrated by: Kadir Nelson
Imprint: Puffin
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 292mm, Width: 229mm, Spine: 4mm
Weight: 184g
ISBN: 9780147510617
ISBN 10: 0147510619
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 26 December 2013
Recommended Age: From 6 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

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