A Nation's Hope: the Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis by Matt De La Pea
On the eve of World War I, 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.Matt de la Pena is the author of popular teen novels such as Ball Don't Lie, Mexican WhiteBoy, and The Living, as well as two beloved picture books, A Nation's Hope and Last Stop on Market Street, and two parts in the epic Infinity Ring series. He resides in Brooklyn and teaches creative writing at NYU.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780147510617 |
| ISBN 10 | 0147510619 |
| Title | A Nation's Hope: the Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis |
| Author | Matt De La Pea |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Year published | 2013-12-26 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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