On My Wishlist is a fun weekly event hosted by Book Chick City and runs every Saturday through Friday. It's where we list all the books we want but haven't actually bought yet. They can be old, new or forthcoming. I figure it's a great way to make me go through my ever-expanding wishlist and really look at some of the things on there.
It's also an event that you can join in with by linking your own OMW post with Mr. Linky at Book Chick City. If you want to know more click here.
I am a huge fan of illustrator, and now two time author, Kadir Nelson. His illustrations are beautiful, emotional, and vibrant. His picture books are always easy to pick out because of his style and use of color. What most stands out in his work is the sense of dignity and humanity that all of his subjects have. While Heart and Soul would be a book I would buy for the library instead of for my personal collection, I am looking forward to reading it.
Goodreads Summary:
In his Coretta Scott King Award-winning We Are The Ship, artist Kadir Nelson told the story of Negro League baseball. In Heart and Soul, he widens his scope to cover a wide range of African-American history, from centuries of brutal slavery to the Civil Rights era to the presidential election of Barack Obama. Nelson's focus is on African-American women and men who struggled through adversity while somehow maintain their integrity. This beautifully illustrated hardcover with a message for us all.
In his Coretta Scott King Award-winning We Are The Ship, artist Kadir Nelson told the story of Negro League baseball. In Heart and Soul, he widens his scope to cover a wide range of African-American history, from centuries of brutal slavery to the Civil Rights era to the presidential election of Barack Obama. Nelson's focus is on African-American women and men who struggled through adversity while somehow maintain their integrity. This beautifully illustrated hardcover with a message for us all.
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| Courtesy of KadirNelson.com |
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| Courtesy of KadirNelson.com |
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6 comments:
Beautiful artwork! Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
October 8, 2011 at 11:43 AMOn My Wishlist
OMG the artwork is incredible. I normally don't do picture books. This looks like the illustrator took a lot of time. come visit me over at Livre De Amour-Books of Love.
October 8, 2011 at 11:52 AMLooks good. I'm still super busy with school and the new kitten. But I do have a new wish, a picture book I want to read with my daughter. Come see what it is.
October 8, 2011 at 3:30 PMThis is amazing! I love illustration so you had me there, but to know that not only did he do these amazing paintings but wrote the book! AND watching the vid you find out he even posed for almost all of the characters. What an amazing talent!!
October 8, 2011 at 5:40 PMThis looks good. Hope you are able to get it soon. Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment.
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January 19, 2012 at 5:58 AMI still don't quite know how I feel about The Iron Knight cover, but I adore the first three :)
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