Ellington Was Not a Street ~ Ntozake Shange

Lulu's Birthday by Elizabeth Fitzgerald

Pictures for Miss Josie by Sandra Belton

Gingerbread Days ~ Joyce Carol Thomas

What Makes the Seasons? ~ Megan Montague Cash

Every Little Thing by Cedella Marley

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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!

25+ Picture Books Illustrated by Kadir Nelson:

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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:

Salt in His Shoes by Deloris Jordan

Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream ~ Deloris Jordan

Written by Michael Jordan's mother, this book is about Michael as a young boy aspiring to be a great basketball ...
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Under the Christmas Tree by Nikki Grimes

Under the Christmas Tree ~ Nikki Grimes

This is a collection of twenty-three poems about the many wonders of the Christmas season, told from an African-American perspective ...
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Please, Baby, Please ~ Spike Lee & Tonya Lewis Lee

Please, Baby, Please ~ Spike Lee & Tonya Lewis Lee

The baby girl in this book is just too cute! The book is about her and her day, which begins ...
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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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Blue Sky White Stars by Sarvinder Naberhaus

Blue Sky White Stars ~ Sarvinder Naberhaus

This book is an inspiring tribute to the American flag and its symbolic representation of the American people, history, and ...
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Just the Two of Us ~ Will Smith

Just the Two of Us ~ Will Smith

This book is based on Will Smith's hit song, "Just the Two of Us." I didn't recognize all the lyrics, ...
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Testing the Ice ~ Sharon Robinson

Testing the Ice ~ Sharon Robinson

Baseball legend, Jackie Robinson, had a beautiful lake on his property in Connecticut. However, his children and their friends were ...
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