{"product_id":"a-nations-hope-the-story-of-boxing-legend-joe-louis-isbn-9780147510617","title":"A Nation's Hope: the Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe magnificent, inspiring story of an\u003cbr\u003eAMERICAN SPORTS HERO, by Newbery Award-winning author Matt de la Pena.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/u\u003e Best Illustrated Children’s Book Award \u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eBooklist\u003c\/u\u003e Editor's Choice Best Books of 2011 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/u\u003e Best Books of 2011\u003c\/b\u003eAwards for \u003cu\u003eA Nation's Hope\u003c\/u\u003e:A \u003cu\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/u\u003e Best Illustrated Book of the Year (2011), A \u003cu\u003eBooklist\u003c\/u\u003e Top Ten Biographies for Youth 2011, A S\u003cu\u003echool Library Journal\u003c\/u\u003e Best Book of the Year (2011), A \u003cu\u003eBooklist\u003c\/u\u003e Editors’ Choice Best Book of the Year (2011)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise  for \u003cu\u003eA Nation's Hope\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\"Spare, evocative verse melds with the eloquent illustrations to create palpable energy around the fight and Louis's struggle to the top.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cu\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/u\u003e (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Spectacularly illustrated and smoothly cadanced.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cu\u003eBooklist\u003c\/u\u003e (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Stunning art and dramatic storytelling.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cu\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/u\u003e (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"de la Pena's tersely poetic narration is riveting, and Nelson's oil paintings draw viewers directly into the ring.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cu\u003eBCCB\u003c\/u\u003e (starred review)Matt de la Pena, an acclaimed novelist, lives in Brooklyn, New York.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKadir Nelson, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and two-time Caldecott Honor winner lives in San Diego, California.","brand":"Puffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303630852325,"sku":"NP9780147510617","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780147510617.jpg?v=1767720668","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/a-nations-hope-the-story-of-boxing-legend-joe-louis-isbn-9780147510617","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}