A nation's hope : the story of boxing legend Joe Louis / by Matt de la Peña ; pictures by Kadir Nelson.
2011
CMC GV1132.L6 P46 2011 (Mapit)
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Title
A nation's hope : the story of boxing legend Joe Louis / by Matt de la Peña ; pictures by Kadir Nelson.
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ISBN
9780803731677
0803731671
0803731671
Published
New York : Dial Books for young readers, [2011]
Copyright
©2011
Language
English
Description
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Call Number
CMC GV1132.L6 P46 2011
Dewey Decimal Classification
796.83092 B
Summary
Biography of boxer 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 the country's war with Germany. This elegant and powerful picture book centers around the historic fight in which Black and White America were able to put aside prejudice and came together to celebrate our nation's ideals.
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 the country's war with Germany. This elegant and powerful picture book centers around the historic fight in which Black and White America were able to put aside prejudice and came together to celebrate our nation's ideals.
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Awards
New York Times Best Illustrated, 2011.
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