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

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)

Illustrated by a two-time Caldecott Honor-winning artist, an evocative portrait of the boxing icon centers around his historic match against Germany's Max Schmeling on the eve of World War II, a fight that reflected international tensions and a triumph against racial barriers.