A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis
by Matt de la Peña and Kadir Nelson
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- Grade
- 3-8
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Picture Book
- Sports
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2011
Word Count 776
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.9
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 142513, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- History
- Physical Education
- Subject Headings
- Louis, Joe
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States - 20th Century
- African American boxers--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Cultural, Ethnic & Regional
- Louis, Joe, 1914-1981--Juvenile literature
- African American boxers
- African Americans
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Sports & Recreation
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | Prejudice & Racism
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Kadir Nelson
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Activity Guide from California Young Reader Medal
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Book Readings 1
Complete Video Reading narrated by Rick Pitino
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Awards & Distinctions 5
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2012
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2023
Selection, 2011
Best Illustrated Children’s Books, 1952-2024
Selection, 2011
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