A Nation's Hope: the Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
A Nation's Hope: the Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis
By (Author) Matt de la Pea
Illustrated by Kadir Nelson
Penguin Putnam Inc
Puffin
26th December 2013
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: History and the past
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Sports and outdoor recreation
B
Physical Properties
Paperback
40
Width 229mm, Height 292mm, Spine 4mm
184g
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 TimesBest Illustrated Children's Book Award BooklistEditor's Choice Best Books of 2011 School Library JournalBest Books of 2011
Reviews
Awards forA Nation's Hope:ANew York TimesBest Illustrated Book of the Year (2011), ABooklistTop Ten Biographies for Youth 2011, A School Library JournalBest Book of the Year (2011), ABooklistEditors Choice Best Book of the Year (2011)
Praise forA 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)
Author Bio
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.
