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

The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis

Kids, My Family, My Feelings, My Friends, Social Issues, People and Places, History, Sports and Recreation
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Author: Matt de la Peña ISBN: 9781101641675
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group Publication: January 20, 2011
Imprint: Puffin Books Language: English
Author: Matt de la Peña
ISBN: 9781101641675
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication: January 20, 2011
Imprint: Puffin Books
Language: English

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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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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