Joe Louis, boxer
May 13, 1914-April 12, 1981
A Nation’s Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis by
Matt de la Pena, illustrated by
Kadir Nelson (Dial, 2011)
An iconic fight between American heavyweight boxer Joe Louis and German Max Schmeling on the eve of WWII drew Americans together and came to symbolize the war. This is a stirring story of hope.
The
Official Web Site of Joe Louis gives visitors photos, quotes, fast facts and a biography.