The Mighty Miss Maloneby Christopher Paul Curtis

Brendan Lamb’s R & E

For my response I made a new Book Cover for The Mighty Miss Malone

The Mighty Miss Malone• For my Exploration, I will discuss some facts about Joe Louis, the World

Heavyweight Champion from 1937-1949, who was mentioned in the book.

Joe Louis• Joe Louis was born on May 13, 1914• He was the World Heavyweight Champion from 1937-1949• His nickname is the “Brown Bomber”• Joe Louis helped make boxing popular• Joe Louis’s impact was felt across the United States • Joe Louis was known as the first African American to achieve the status of

hero within the United States• Many African Americans hoped Joe would show the world the strength &

pride of all Americans• His most famous fight was against a Germany, Max Schmeling• He lost his first fight to Schmeling in 1935, but regain his title with a win in

the re-match to Schmeling in 1936.• The re-match still is one of the most famous sporting events of the 20th

century. It gave hope to all Americans.

Joe Louis• Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena is the home of the Detroit Red

Wings.• Detroit also has a statue in the middle of the city of Detroit

honoring Joe Louis