Ella Fitzgerald The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa by Andrea Davis Pinkney

Me & Neesie ~ Eloise Greenfield

Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty

Martin's Big Words ~ Doreen Rappaport

My America ~ Jan Spivey Gilchrist

Grandma in Blue with Red Hat by Scott Menchin

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Kadir Nelson

Picture Books for Kids illustrated by 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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25+ Picture Books Illustrated by Kadir Nelson:

Check out all of the books illustrated by Kadir Nelson that I’ve reviewed here on the site. Simply click the image or title to read more about each book!
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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! ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Testing the Ice ~ Sharon Robinson

Testing the Ice ~ Sharon Robinson

Baseball legend, Jackie Robinson, had a beautiful lake on his ...
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More Picture Books Illustrated by Kadir Nelson:

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Please, Puppy, Please

Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans

We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball

Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom

Mama Miti: Wangari Maathai and the Trees of Kenya

Henry’s Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad

The Real Slam Dunk

Hewitt Anderson’s Great Big Life

Michael’s Golden Rules

The Village that Vanished

Coca Cola: Celebrate The Taste of Black History