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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)
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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.
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- PublisherDial Books for Young Readers
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 0803731671
- ISBN 13 9780803731677
- BindingTapa dura
- IllustratorNelson Kadir
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