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

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

Author
Matt de la Peña
Illustrator
Kadir Nelson
Publication Date
December 26, 2013
Genre / Grade Band
Non-fiction /  2nd − 3rd
Language
English
A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis
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Description

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
Publication date
December 26, 2013
Genre
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780147510617
Guided Reading Level
S
Publisher
Puffin Books
BISAC categories
JNF007050 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Cultural Heritage
JNF053140 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | Prejudice & Racism
JNF025210 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States/20th Century
JNF007100 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Sports & Recreation
Matt de la Peña
Matt de la Peña is the Newbery Medal-winning author of Last Stop on Market Street. He is also the author of the award-winning picture books Carmela Full of Wishes, Love, and A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis, and seven critically acclaimed young-adult novels. Matt teaches creative writing and visits schools and colleges throughout the country. You can visit Matt at mattdelapena.com or on Twitter @mattdelapena.

Christian Robinson received a Caldecott Honor and a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor for his art in Last Stop on Market Street. He is the author and illustrator of the picture books Another and You Matter, and he has illustrated many more, including Carmela Full of Wishes, the Gaston and Friends series, School's First Day of School, and The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade. You can visit Christian at theartoffun.com or on Instagram @theartoffun.
New York Times
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Best Illustrated Book of the Year 2011
Booklist
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Top Ten Biographies for Youth 2011
School Library Journal
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Best Book of the Year 2011
Booklist
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Editors' Choice Best Book of the Year 2011
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