A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis
No. of pages 38
Published: 2013
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This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.
There are 38 pages in this book. This book was published 2013 by Turtleback Books .
Kadir Nelson, New York Times bestselling author and two-time Caldecott Honor winner lives in San Diego, California. Matt de la Pena is the author of several acclaimed YA novels - Ball Don't Lie, Mexican WhiteBoy, We Were Here, and I Will Save You - and one picture book, A Nation's Hope. He teaches creative writing at NYU.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
California Young Reader Medal
This book was recognised in the Picture Book - Older Reader category by the California Young Reader Medal.
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books For Children and Teens
This book was recognised in the Ages 7-10 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.
Georgia Children's Book Award
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Georgia Children's Book Award.
Michigan Notable Books
This book was recognised by the Michigan Notable Books.
Keystone to Reading Book Award
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Keystone to Reading Book Award.
Rhode Island Book Awards
This book was recognised by the Rhode Island Book Awards.