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Author:

Miller, William, 1959-

Title:

Joe Louis, my champion / by William Miller ; illustrated by Rodney S. Pate.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publisher:

Lee & Low Books,

Copyright Date:

c2004

Description:

(unpaged) : col. ill.

Subject:

Persistence--Juvenile fiction.
Heroes--Juvenile fiction.
Prejudices--Juvenile fiction.
Louis, Joe--1914---Fiction.
Boxers (Sports)--Juvenile fiction.
African Americans--Juvenile fiction.

Other Authors:

Pate, Rodney S., ill.

Summary:

After listening to the radio broadcast of the heavyweight championship boxing fight of his hero, Joe Louis, a young African American boy realizes that he can emulate the boxer's persistence and strive to become whatever he wants to be.

ISBN:

9781584301615
1584301619

LCCN:

2003008999

Locations:

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

DUPB413 -- Kanawha Public Library (Kanawha)