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1	Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream more books like this by Deloris Jordan, Roslyn M Jordan, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator) add to wishlist Based on events in Micheal Jordan's life, this book tells the story of how he was determined to make his dreams of being a star basketball player come true--with the support and love of his family. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.96! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad more books like this by Ellen Levine, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator) add to wishlist Henry Brown doesn't know how old he is. Nobody keeps records of slaves' birthdays. All the time he dreams about freedom, but that dream seems farther away than ever when he is torn from his family and put to work in a warehouse. When Henry grows up and marries, he is again devastated when his family is sold at the slave market. Then one day, as he ... see all copies from $7.93! new only from $10.17! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Please, Baby, Please more books like this by Spike Lee, Tonya Lewis Lee, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator) add to wishlist Actor/director/producer Spike Lee and his wife Tonya Lewis Lee delve into their personal experiences to present this look at life with a very active and playful toddler. Illustrated with acrylic paintings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball more books like this by Kadir Nelson (Illustrator), Hank Aaron (Foreword by) add to wishlist In this "New York Times" bestseller, noted artist Kadir Nelson tells the story of baseball's unsung heroes. [A] sumptuous volume that no baseball fan should be without. see all copies from $4.99! new only from $6.65! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Change Has Come Change Has Come: An Artist Celebrates Our American Spirit an Artist Celebrates Our American Spirit more books like this by Kadir Nelson (Illustrator) add to wishlist One of the most celebrated artists working today visually captures a joyous moment in our history-how people felt upon hearing that Barack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States. Beautiful renderings of pivotal moments - public and private - seas of faces in crowds at rallies as well as the joyful, tearful, hopeful cheers of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Thunder Rose more books like this by Jerdine Nolen, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator) add to wishlist Unusual from the day she is born, Thunder Rose performs all sorts of amazing feats, including building metal structures, taming a stampeding herd of steers, capturing a gang of rustlers, and turning aside a tornado. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom more books like this by Carole Boston Weatherford, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator) add to wishlist Lyrical text describes Harriet Tubman's spiritual journey as she hears the voice of God guiding her North to freedom on that very first trip to escape the brutal practice of slavery. This is a moving portrait of one of the most inspiring figures of the Underground Railroad--a woman who would take 19 subsequent trips back South without being caught. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	He's Got the Whole World in His Hands more books like this by Kadir Nelson (Illustrator) add to wishlist A Coretta Scott King Award winner ("Ellington Was Not a Street") adapts the beloved spiritual for this beautiful picture book, creating a dazzling interpretation that rejoices in the connectedness of people and nature. see all copies from $3.54! new only from $4.20! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Abe's Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln more books like this by Doreen Rappaport, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator) add to wishlist Told in accessible, absorbing prose, and brought to life in powerful illustrations, this powerful portrait of a great American president shines a light on the passion for humanity that defined Lincoln's life. Full color. see all copies from $6.99! new only from $10.17! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Dancing in the Wings more books like this by Debbie Allen, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator) add to wishlist Sassy wants to be a ballerina more than anything, but she worries that her too-large feet, too-long legs, and even her big mouth will keep her from her dream. When a famous director comes to visit her class, Sassy does her best to get his attention with her high jumps and bright leotard. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.16! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Brothers of the Knight more books like this by Debbie Allen, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator) add to wishlist In this contemporary retelling of the fairy tale "Twelve Dancing Princesses," an African-American reverend in Harlem endeavors to discover why the shoes of his twelve sons are worn to pieces every morning. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Coretta Scott more books like this by Ntozake Shange, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator) add to wishlist This extraordinary union of poetic text by Shange and monumental artwork by Nelson captures the movement for civil rights in the United States and honors its most elegant inspiration, Coretta Scott. Full color. see all copies from $6.30! new only from $6.66! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	The Village That Vanished more books like this by Ann Grifalconi, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator) add to wishlist Young Abekenile and all the villagers of Yao feel safe in the jungle. But word comes that now slavers are on the way! Nelson's lush and striking artwork beautifully expresses this inspiring tale of freedom. Full-color illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.33! \| SVS
14 view cover	Under the Christmas Tree more books like this by Nikki Grimes, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator) add to wishlist A Coretta Scott King Award-winning poet presents 23 poems that display the many facets of Christmastime from an African-American perspective. From neighborhood kids who need only an icy patch and trash can lid, to a carol-filled Christmas Eve service, Grimes revels in the sights, sounds, and feelings that make the season so special. Full-color ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.41! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Ellington Was Not a Street more books like this by Ntozake Shange, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator) add to wishlist With this poem from her first collection of poetry, renowned poet Shange evokes names that are associated with one of the most influential cultural movements of the 20th century--the Harlem Renaissance. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.64! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Michael's Golden Rules more books like this by Deloris Jordan, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator), Roslyn M Jordan add to wishlist The mother and sister of NBA superstar Michael Jordan return with this picture book to tell a story of teamwork, sportsmanship, and friendship as a little boy learns the golden rules of baseball. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
17 view cover	Hewitt Anderson's Great Big Life more books like this by Jerdine Nolen, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator) add to wishlist When tiny Hewitt is born into a family of giants, everyone learns that sometimes small is best of all. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.21! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	All God's Critters more books like this by Bill Staines, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator) add to wishlist Celebrates how all the animals in the world make their own music in their own way, some singing low, some singing higher. Includes music. see all copies from $2.39! new only from $3.34! \| SVS
19	Salt in His Shoes by By Deloris Jordan With Roslyn M. Jordan; Illustrated By Kadir Nelson add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99!
20 view cover	Big Jabe more books like this by Jerdine Nolen, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator) add to wishlist An original tall tale about Big Jabe, a slave who magically helps others escape from their masters and find freedom. Gouache and watercolor illustrations accompany the text. Named one of the Best Children's Books 2000 by Publishers Weekly. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.17! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Henry's Freedom Box more books like this by Ellen & Kadir Nelson Levine add to wishlist Japanese edition of Henry's Freedom Box. Winner of 2008 Caldecott Medal. Inspired by an actual 1830s lithograph, this beautifully crafted picture book briefly relates the story of Henry "Box" Brown's daring escape from slavery. The story tells of his life... Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc. see all copies from $9.95! new only from $54.72! \| SVS
22 view cover	Mama Miti: Wangari Maathai and the Trees of Kenya more books like this by Donna Jo Napoli, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator) add to wishlist Through artful prose and beautiful illustrations, Napoli and Nelson tell the story of Wangari Maathai, who in 1977 founded the Green Belt Movement, an African grassroots organization, and in 2004 was the first African woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Full color. see all copies from $28.48! new only from $28.48!

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