Monday, May 9, 2011

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

A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis
by Matt de la Pena
illustrated by Kadir Nelson

Summary: 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.

Dial Books for Young Readers, 2011.

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