Juneteenth for Mazie by Floyd Cooper

Lulu's Birthday by Elizabeth Fitzgerald

Elizabeti's Doll ~ Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen

Lola Loves Stories by Anna McQuinn

Ellington Was Not a Street ~ Ntozake Shange

Brothers & Sisters: Family Poems ~ Eloise Greenfield

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Kadir Nelson

These books all have one main thing in common. They are all illustrated by one of my favorite artist, Kadir Nelson. A critically acclaimed artist and illustrator, Nelson has received many awards and honors for his children’s books. His artwork is always so bold, vivid and detailed. There are over 25 of Nelsons’ books shown below for you to choose from!

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Scroll further down to read my personal book reviews from this collection.

My Personal Reviews:

I have reviewed some of the books illustrated by Kadir Nelson here on the site. Read my personal reviews below:

Dancing in the Wings by Debbie Allen

Dancing in the Wings ~ Debbie Allen

I liked this book because I could identify with it. I am tall and for the longest time I disliked ...
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Ellington Was Not a Street ~ Ntozake Shange

Ellington Was Not a Street ~ Ntozake Shange

Poet Ntozake Shange recounts her childhood memories of the many great African Americans who gathered in her home ...
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He's Got the Whole World in His Hands ~ Kadir Nelson

He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands ~ Kadir Nelson

Featuring a boy and his family, the lyrics of the old spiritual are turned into a wonderful picture book. This ...
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Just the Two of Us ~ Will Smith

Just the Two of Us ~ Will Smith

Just the Two of Us Written by Will Smith Illustrated by Kadir Nelson This book is based on Will Smith's ...
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Testing the Ice ~ Sharon Robinson

Testing the Ice ~ Sharon Robinson

Testing the Ice: A True Story About Jackie Robinson Written by Sharon Robinson Illustrated by Kadir Nelson This true story ...
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Blue Sky White Stars by Sarvinder Naberhaus

Blue Sky White Stars ~ Sarvinder Naberhaus

Blue Sky White Stars Written by Sarvinder Naberhaus Illustrated by Kadir Nelson This book is an inspiring tribute to the ...
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Please, Baby, Please ~ Spike Lee

Please, Baby, Please ~ Spike Lee

Please, Baby, Please Written by Spike Lee & Tonia Lewis Lee Illustrated by Kadir Nelson The baby girl in this ...
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