Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans (Coretta Scott King Award - Author Winner Title(s))

by Kadir Nelson

Other authorsKadir Nelson (Illustrator)

Hardcover, 2011

Library's review

A sweeping epic, tracing the history of African Americans from the American Revolution to present day with immensely powerful and beauti - ful paintings that inspire deep thought and reflection.

Genres

Nonfiction

All Topics

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Balzer Bray (2011), 108 pages

Description

An simple introduction to African-American history, from Revolutionary-era slavery up to the election of President Obama.

Awards

A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book (Nonfiction — 2011)

Audie Award (Finalist — 2012)

Sequoyah Book Award (Nominee — Children's — 2014)

Commonwealth Club of California Book Awards (Finalist — Juvenile — 2011)

Parents' Choice Book Award (2011)

21 more

Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (Nominee)

Orbis Pictus Award (Recommended Title — 2012)

Coretta Scott King Award (Honor — 2012)

Jane Addams Children's Book Award (Honor Book — 2012)

The White Ravens (2012)

Children's Literature Council of Southern California Awards (2012)

YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction (Nominee — 2012)

NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work (Nominee — Children — 2012)

Notable Book for a Global Society (2012)

The Best Children's Books of the Year (Nine to Twelve — 2012)

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children and Teens (2012)

Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth (2011)

NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2012)

Notable Children's Book (2012)

Nerdy Book Award (2011)

Teacher Favorites Award (2012)

NCTE/CLA Notable Children's Book in the English Language Arts (2012)

School Library Journal Best Book of the Year (2011)

Book Links Lasting Connections (2011)

El día de los niños / El día de los libros (2014)

Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Informational Books for Older Readers — 2011)

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Language

English

Original language

English

Pages

108

Physical description

108 p.; 11 inches

ISBN

0061730742 / 9780061730740

DDC/MDS

973.0496073

973.0496073

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