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Audiobook8 minutes
A Nation's Hope
Written by Matt de la Peña
Narrated by JD Jackson
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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About this audiobook
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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Matt de la Peña
Matt de la Peña is the Newbery Medal-winning author of Last Stop on Market Street. He is also the author of the award-winning picture books Carmela Full of Wishes, Love, and A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis, and seven critically acclaimed young-adult novels. Matt teaches creative writing and visits schools and colleges throughout the US.
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Reviews for A Nation's Hope
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book is beautifully done. The illustrations are spot on including the freckles on Louis' face. I like when a children's book is filled with accuracy. Highly recommend this one.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Inspiring story about Joe Louis, and amazing illustrtions by Kadir Nelson!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5de la Pena's text is good but it's Nelson's knockout illustrations that give this picture book biography power.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I have been in a rut lately trying to find adult books I really want to read, but who knew I really needed a kid's biography of a boxer? Very nice story and Nelson's illustrations are amazing as always.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5I got this as an audiobook, not realizing how short it was. So I missed the illustrations, but it was still pretty interesting. Made me curious to find an adult biography.