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

by Matt de la Peña (Author), Kadir Nelson (Illustrator)

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

Author Biography

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.