Kadir Nelson

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Kadir Nelson (May 15, 1974) is a Los Angeles–based painter, illustrator, and author who is best known for his paintings often featured on the covers of The New Yorker magazine, and album covers for Michael Jackson and Drake. His work is focused on African-American culture and history. The New York Times describes his work as: "sumptuous, deeply affecting work. Nelson’s paintings are drenched in ambience, and often overt symbolism. He has twice been a Caldecott honor recipient and won the 2020 Caldecott Medal for his book The Undefeated. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kadir_Nelson

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The Undefeated
Representative edition published 2020
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If You Plant a Seed Board Book
Representative edition published 2020
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Black Heroes of the Wild West
Representative edition published 2020
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Nelson Mandela
Representative edition published 2019
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Miles Morales
Representative edition published 2018
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Avec un grain d'amitié ...
Representative edition published 2016
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If you plant a seed
Representative edition published 2015
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We Are the Ship
Representative edition published 2015
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Nelson Mandela - català
Representative edition published 2014
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Heart and Soul
Representative edition published 2013
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Hewitt Andersons Great Big Life
Representative edition published 2013
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He's got the whole world in his hands
Representative edition published 2013
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Coretta Scott
Representative edition published 2009
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Change Has Come
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Henry's freedom box
Representative edition published 2009
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Please, baby, please
Representative edition published 2009
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Michael's golden rules
Representative edition published 2006
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Hewitt Anderson's great big life
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Just the two of us
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Ellington Was Not a Street
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The Village that Vanished
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I Have A Dream
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Big Jabe
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Brothers of the knight
Representative edition published 2001
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