Heart and soul : the story of America and African Americans / wordsa and paintings by Kadir Nelson.
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TextPublication details: New York : Balzer + Bray, c2011.Edition: 1st edDescription: 108 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cmISBN: - 0061730742 (trade bdg.)
- 0061730769 (lib. bdg.)
- 9780061730740 (trade bdg.)
- 9780061730764 (lib. bdg.)
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 973.0496 N427 | Available | 33111006804351 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The story of America and African Americans is a story of hope and inspiration and unwavering courage. In Heart and Soul, Kadir Nelson's stirring paintings and words grace 100-plus pages of a gorgeous picture book--a beautiful gift for readers of all ages, a treasure to share across generations at home or in the classroom.
Heart and Soul is about the men, women, and children who toiled in the hot sun picking cotton; it's about the America ripped in two by Jim Crow laws; it's about the brothers and sisters of all colors who rallied against those who would dare bar a child from an education. It's a story of discrimination and broken promises, determination, and triumphs.
Kadir Nelson's Heart and Soul--the winner of numerous awards, including the Coretta Scott King Author Award and Illustrator Honor, and the recipient of five starred reviews--is told through the unique point of view and intimate voice of a one-hundred-year-old African-American female narrator.
This inspiring book demonstrates that in striving for freedom and equal rights, African Americans help our country on the journey toward its promise of liberty and justice--the true heart and soul of our nation.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
An simple introduction to African-American history, from Revolutionary-era slavery up to the election of President Obama.
Grades 4 up.