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

by Matt de la Pena · 2011

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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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biographybiographyMore like thisLess of thishistoryhistoryMore like thisLess of this
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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of thiswar and militarywar and militaryMore like thisLess of this
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sportssportsMore like thisLess of thisdiversitydiversityMore like thisLess of thisAfrican AmericanAfrican AmericanMore like thisLess of thiscivil rightscivil rightsMore like thisLess of thisraceraceMore like thisLess of this
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USAUSAMore like thisLess of this
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picture bookschildrensyoung adultmiddle grade
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short · 40 pages

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