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

Awards:   Commended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Seven to Ten) 2012 Short-listed for California Young Reader Medal (Picture Bk/Older Reader) 2016 Short-listed for Georgia Children's Book Award (Picture Storybook) 2014 Winner of Michigan Notable Books 2012
Author:   Matt de la Pena ,  Kadir Nelson ,  Matt De La Pena ,  Kadir Nelson
Publisher:   Penguin Putnam Inc
ISBN:  

9780803731677


Pages:   40
Publication Date:   20 January 2011
Recommended Age:   From 6 to 8 years
Format:   Hardback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis


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Awards

  • Commended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Seven to Ten) 2012
  • Short-listed for California Young Reader Medal (Picture Bk/Older Reader) 2016
  • Short-listed for Georgia Children's Book Award (Picture Storybook) 2014
  • Winner of Michigan Notable Books 2012

Overview

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 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.

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Author:   Matt de la Pena ,  Kadir Nelson ,  Matt De La Pena ,  Kadir Nelson
Publisher:   Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint:   Dial Books for Young Readers,US
Dimensions:   Width: 23.70cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 30.60cm
Weight:   0.562kg
ISBN:  

9780803731677


ISBN 10:   0803731671
Pages:   40
Publication Date:   20 January 2011
Recommended Age:   From 6 to 8 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

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Awards for A Nation's Hope A New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year (2011), A Booklist Top Ten Biographies for Youth 2011, A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year (2011), A Booklist Editors' Choice Best Book of the Year (2011) Praise for A 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)


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) Awards for A Nation's Hope A New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year (2011), A Booklist Top Ten Biographies for Youth 2011, A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year (2011), A Booklist Editors' Choice Best Book of the Year (2011) Praise for A 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 Information

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.

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