Heart and soul: the story of america and african americans - kadir nelson

Kadir Nelsons Heart and Soul --the winner of numerous awards, including the 2012 Coretta Scott King Author Award and Illustrator Honor, and the recipient of five starred reviews--now features eight pages of discussion and curriculum material.

The story of America and African Americans is a story of hope and inspiration and unwavering courage.

This is the story of the men, women, and children who toiled in the hot sun picking cotton for their masters; its about the America ripped in two by Jim Crow laws; its about the brothers and sisters of all colors who rallied against those who would dare bar a child from an education.

Its a story of discrimination and broken promises, determination, and triumphs.

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 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.

Supports the Common Core State Standards.