The magnificent, inspiring story of an
AMERICAN SPORTS HERO, by Newbery Award-winning author Matt de la Pena.
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 on this historic fight in which the American people came together to celebrate our nation's founding ideals.
New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book Award
Booklist Editor's Choice Best Books of 2011
School Library Journal Best Books of 2011
| ISBN: | 9780147510617 |
| Publication date: | 26th December 2013 |
| Author: | Matt de la Peña |
| Illustrator: | Kadir Nelson |
| Publisher: | Puffin Books an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 40 pages |
| Genres: |
Sports Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Prejudice and intolerance History Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism |