Synopses & Reviews
The magnificent, inspiring story of an AMERICAN SPORTS HERO
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 Americaand#8217;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 nationand#8217;s founding ideals.and#160;
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Booklistand#160;Top Ten Biographies for Youth 2011, A S
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Booklistand#160;Editorsand#8217; Choice Best Book of the Year (2011)
Praise and#160;forand#160;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."
and#8212;Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Spectacularly illustrated and smoothly cadanced."
and#8212;Booklist (starred review)
"Stunning art and dramatic storytelling."
and#8212;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."
and#8212;BCCB (starred review)
Review
Awards forand#160;
A Nation's Hope: Aand#160;
New York Timesand#160;Best Illustrated Book of the Year (2011), Aand#160;
Booklistand#160;Top Ten Biographies for Youth 2011, A S
chool Library Journaland#160;Best Book of the Year (2011), Aand#160;
Booklistand#160;Editorsand#8217; Choice Best Book of the Year (2011)
Praise and#160;forand#160;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."
and#8212;Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Spectacularly illustrated and smoothly cadanced."
and#8212;Booklist (starred review)
"Stunning art and dramatic storytelling."
and#8212;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."
and#8212;BCCB (starred review)
Synopsis
This powerful picture book biography centers around the historic fight between American Joe Lewis and German Max Schmeling, in which Black and White America were able to put aside their prejudice and come together to celebrate our nation's ideals. Full color.
Synopsis
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.
About the Author
Matt de la Peña is the author of five critically acclaimed young adult novels: Ball Don't Lie, Mexican WhiteBoy, We Were Here, I Will Save You and The Living. He's also the author of the picture books