Dewey Discoveries: "A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis" by Matt De la Pena

In a time when the world was dark with war and our nation was still very racially divided, boxer Joe Louis offered a taste of hope. Louis' journey and famous match are simply and lovingly chronicled in , "A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis." Written with grace and simplicity by Matt De La Pena and illustrated by the beloved Kadir Nelson, it is a wonderful homage to Louis' lasting legacy. Click on the link above to reserve a copy today. Appropriate for grades 3-5.

Dewey: J 796.83


Want more books about Joe Louis? Check out these books:

"Knockout: a Photobiography of Boxer Joe Louis" by George Sullivan

"Joe Louis: America's Fighter" by David A. Adler






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