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.
The paperback edition also features eight pages of discussion and
curriculum material.