Best Selling Books by Kadir Nelson

While planting seeds in their garden, two animals learn the value of kindness.

What began as a spiritual has developed into one of America’s best-known songs, and now for the first time it appears as a picture book, masterfully created by award-winning artist Kadir Nelson.Through sublime landscapes and warm images of a boy and his family, Kadir has created a dazzling, intimate interpretation, one that rejoices in the connectedness of people and nature. Inspired by the song’s simple message, Kadir sought to capture the joy of living in and engaging with the world. Most importantly, he wished to portray the world as a child might see it—vast and beautiful.

“We are the ship; all else the sea.”—Rube Foster, founder of the Negro National League The story of Negro League baseball is the story of gifted athletes and determined owners; of racial discrimination and international sportsmanship; of fortunes won and lost; of triumphs and defeats on and off the field. It is a perfect mirror for the social and political history of black America in the first half of the twentieth century. But most of all, the story of the Negro Leagues is about hundreds of unsung heroes who overcame segregation, hatred, terrible conditions, and low pay to do the one thing they loved more than anything else in the world: play ball. Using an “Everyman” player as his narrator, Kadir Nelson tells the story of Negro League baseball from its beginnings in the 1920s through its decline after Jackie Robinson crossed over to the majors in 1947. The voice is so authentic, you will feel as if you are sitting on dusty bleachers listening intently to the memories of a man who has known the great ballplayers of that time and shared their experiences. But what makes this book so outstanding are the dozens of full-page and double-page oil paintings—breathtaking in their perspectives, rich in emotion, and created with understanding and affection for these lost heroes of our national game. We Are the Ship is a tour de force for baseball lovers of all ages.

The story of America and African Americans is a story of hope and inspiration and unwavering courage. But it is also the story of injustice; of a country divided by law, education, and wealth; of a people whose struggles and achievements helped define their country. This is the story of the men, women, and children who toiled in the hot sun picking cotton for their masters; 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, one of this generation’s most accomplished, award-winning artists, has created an epic yet intimate introduction to the history of America and African Americans, from colonial days through the civil rights movement. Written in the voice of an “Everywoman,” an unnamed narrator whose forebears came to this country on slave ships and who lived to cast her vote for the first African American president, heart and soul touches on some of the great transformative events and small victories of that history. This inspiring book demonstrates that in gaining their freedom and equal rights, African Americans helped our country achieve its promise of liberty and justice—the true heart and soul of our nation.

The black and white images throughout are personal reflections, uniquely felt and rendered by award winning artist Kadir Nelson. They are accompanied by the uplifting words of Barack Obama and commemorate the movement and the moment that have changed our history. It''s a celebration of the power of inspiration. It''s a celebration of how far we have come and how determined we are to look ahead. It''s a celebration of pride, hope and joy personally felt and publically shared. Most of all it''s a celebration of the 44th president - a new president and a new chapter in the American story.

From Kadir Nelson, winner of the Caldecott Honor and the Coretta Scott King Author and Illustrator Awards, comes a transcendent picture book in the tradition of Margaret Wise Brown about a lost little bear searching for home. This simple story works on so many levels: as the tale of a bear who finds his way home with the help of his animal friends; as a reassuring way to show children how to comfort themselves and find their way in everyday life; and on a more philosophical level, as a method of teaching readers that by listening to your heart and trusting yourself, you will always find a true home within yourself—and that even when it feels like you are alone, you never really are. Supports the Common Core State Standards

Momma Mary tells stories about a special young man who does wondrous things, especially for the slaves on the Plenty Plantation.

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Kadir Nelson nous propose une histoire profondément touchante sur la générosité, la compassion et le partage. C''est avec peu de mots et de magnifiques illustrations que l''auteur-illustrateur de renom réussit à expliquer aux jeunes enfants qu''il est tout aussi important de planter des grains pour faire pousser les aliments qui nous nourrissent que de semer les bons sentiments qui font grandir l''amour et la paix. Un classique qui ne se démodera jamais. If you plant a carrot seed . . . a carrot will grow. If you plant a lettuce seed . . . lettuce will grow. But what happens if you plant a seed of kindness . . . or selfishness? Beloved award-winning author-illustrator Kadir Nelson presents a resonant, gently humorous story about the power of even the smallest acts and the rewards of compassion and generosity. With spare text and breathtaking oil paintings, Avec un grain d''amitié demonstrates not only the process of planting and growing for young children but also how a seed of kindness can bear sweet fruit. Original title: If You Plant a Seed

Henry Brown ne savait pas très bien quel âge il avait. Henry était un esclave. Et les esclaves n''avaient pas le droit de connaître la date de leur anniversaire. Henry rêve d''un monde où la vie lui appartient. Mais lorsque sa famille est vendue, il risque tout pour ce qu''il sait être juste. Avec la force et la conviction des plus grands héros, Henry entreprend un voyage épuisant dans une caisse en bois - et s''expédie lui-même vers la liberté ! Dans cette histoire vraie et prenante, Ellen Levine raconte les extraordinaires péripéties d''Henry " Box " Brown avec grâce et émotion. Les peintures lumineuses de Kadir Nelson baignent de leur clarté l''âme de chaque personnage. Ensemble, ils rendent inoubliable ce récit exemplaire.

Le 28 août 1963, Martin Luther King réunit des centaines de milliers de personnes à Washington. Sur les marches du Mémorial Lincoln, il prononce un discours fondamental : un appel à la liberté et à l''égalité de tous, quelle que soit la couleur de la peau, qui fait toujours écho dans le coeur et l''esprit de toutes les générations. Kadir Nelson illustre magnifiquement les passages les plus emblématiques du discours, qui figure dans son intégralité à la fin de cet ouvrage unique. Martin Luther King (1929-1968) est une des figures américaines les plus importantes du XXe siècle. Pasteur, écrivain et infatigable militant des droits civiques, son discours I Have A Dream fut un moment décisif de cette lutte. En 1964, il reçoit le prix Nobel de la paix pour son combat non violent contre le racisme, la ségrégation et les discriminations. La même année la ségrégation devient effectivement illégale aux Etats- Unis et, en 1965, les Noirs américains obtiennent le droit de vote.

"Connections uses vibrant photos and minimal text in specially selected books to create conversation among caregivers and those in the moderate to severe stages of Alzheimer''s/dementia. This experience can help create special moments and memories for the caregiver as well as calming and reducing stress for the individual in care."--

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Exploring American history and finding diversity at its roots! This graphic novel by JAMES OTIS SMITH celebrates the extraordinary true tales of three black heroes who took control of their destinies and stood up for their communities in the Old West. Born into slavery in Tennessee, Mary Fields became famous as "Stagecoach Mary," a cigar-chomping, cardplaying coach driver who never missed a delivery. Bass Reeves, the first black Deputy US Marshal west of the Mississippi, was one of the wiliest lawmen in the territories, bringing thousands of outlaws to justice with his smarts. Bob Lemmons lived to be 99 years old and was so good with horses that the wild mustangs on the plains of Texas took him for one of their own.From the introduction by KADIR NELSON, winner of the 2020 Caldecott Award:"Black Heroes of the Wild West is a brilliant and entertaining offering. Through sharp and evocative storytelling in the exciting medium of comics, lesser-known African American historical figures will be introduced to new generations of readers."

Voici l''histoire etonnante d''Henri Brown, l''esclave noir qui a reussi a s''enfuir clandestinement du Sud des Etats-Unis de la plus originale des facons...