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.
