Heart and Soul

About this book

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.Discover the full scope of this essential chapter of America's Past. A Century of Living History: Follow one woman's hundred-year journey as a witness to the struggles and triumphs that shaped a nation. The Courage to Keep Fighting: A searing portrait of the determination it took to push for equality in a country that repeatedly fell short of its own ideals. Award-Winning Narrative: A Coretta Scott King Author Award winner with five starred reviews--one of the most honored works in African American children's literature. Multi-Generational Appeal: Rich discussion questions and curriculum material make this an ideal shared read across the classroom, the library, and the living room.