A Fist for Joe Louis and Me
School year: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5
No. of pages 40
Published: 2019
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"A Fist for Joe Louis and Me" by Nicole Tadgell tells the story of a young African American boy growing up during the 1930s. Inspired by the legendary heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis, the boy faces the challenges of racial discrimination while dreaming of glory in the ring. As he navigates the complexities of his environment, he learns about courage, resilience, and hope. The narrative highlights the impact of sports as a unifying force and explores themes of identity and perseverance, encouraging readers to pursue their dreams regardless of societal obstacles. The story is beautifully illustrated, bringing the historical context to life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Tales Of Young Americans .
This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-4th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by Sleeping Bear Press .
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