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.
Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans is a book for young readers and presents 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.
Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans 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.
Kadir Nelson won the 2012 Coretta Scott King author award for this book. The Coretta Scott King award recognizes outstanding African American authors and illustrators for their inspirational and educational contributions in children's literature.
Located in Hunt Valley, Maryland and part of Baltimore County, Greetings & Readings of Hunt Valley is the premier independent bookstore in Maryland.
Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans is a book for young readers and presents 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.
Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans 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.
Kadir Nelson won the 2012 Coretta Scott King author award for this book. The Coretta Scott King award recognizes outstanding African American authors and illustrators for their inspirational and educational contributions in children's literature.
Located in Hunt Valley, Maryland and part of Baltimore County, Greetings & Readings of Hunt Valley is the premier independent bookstore in Maryland.
The Book Report had a show where Elaine spoke about this book, It sounds like a great read. I also heard an extract of the audiobook, which got me interested in the book. www.bookreportradio.com
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info, it looks like this is the direct link to the archived show you mentioned: http://bookreportradio.com/media/The%20Book%20Report%20Show%2069%2059-43.mp3 (This may take a while to load, your web browser may download the entire file before play begins.)
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