HEART AND SOUL: THE STORY OF AMERICA AND AFRICAN AMERICANS, written and illustrated by Kadir Nelson, is a moving story that chronicles the lives of African Americans throughout U.S. history. The story begins with slavery and moves through the Civil War, Reconstruction , Westward Expansion, the Depression, World Wars, and the Civil Rights Movement.It discusses the injustices and struggles African Americans faced as they helped define their country. It is a story of hope, inspiration, and courage. Beautiful oil painting illustrations depict African American life from the colonial days to the present.This book was awarded the Coretta Scott King Author Award.(Balzer + Bray, 2011).
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Coretta Scott King Author Book Winner
HEART AND SOUL: THE STORY OF AMERICA AND AFRICAN AMERICANS, written and illustrated by Kadir Nelson, is a moving story that chronicles the lives of African Americans throughout U.S. history. The story begins with slavery and moves through the Civil War, Reconstruction , Westward Expansion, the Depression, World Wars, and the Civil Rights Movement.It discusses the injustices and struggles African Americans faced as they helped define their country. It is a story of hope, inspiration, and courage. Beautiful oil painting illustrations depict African American life from the colonial days to the present.This book was awarded the Coretta Scott King Author Award.(Balzer + Bray, 2011).
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