Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans
by Kadir Nelson
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- Grade
- 3-12
- Genre
- Nonfiction
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2011
Word Count 14,886
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 1050L
- ATOS Reading Level: 6.6
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 147346, 2 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- History
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States - General
- Slavery
- African Americans--History--Juvenile literature
- Civil rights movements
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction
- Civilization
- African Americans--History
- African Americans
- History
- United States
- African American influences
- Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
- United States--Civilization--African American influences--Juvenile literature
- United States--Civilization--African American influences
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Kadir Nelson reads from Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Kadir Nelson about Heart and Soul
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Kadir Nelson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 2
Author Interviews 17
Meet-the-Author Recording with Kadir Nelson
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Kadir Nelson reads from Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans
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Interview with Kadir Nelson
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Interview with Kadir Nelson
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Interview with Kadir Nelson
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Interview with Kadir Nelson
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Interview with Kadir Nelson
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Illustrator Q&A with Kadir Nelson
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On taking school seriously with Kadir Nelson
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On celebrities and his art with Kadir Nelson
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On painting African-American history with Kadir Nelson
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On kids practicing drawing with Kadir Nelson
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On teachers recognizing talents with Kadir Nelson
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 7
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Discussion Questions from Vermont Department of Libraries
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Lesson Plan from HarperCollins
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Lesson Plan from Six Trait Gurus
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Discussion Guide from Coretta Scott King Book Awards
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Debbie Allen
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Awards & Distinctions 12
El día de los niños / El día de los libros, 2013-2025
Selection, 2014; Selection, 2013
Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970-2025
Author Winner, 2012; Illustrator Honor, 2012
Orbis Pictus Award, 2000-2025
Commended, 2012
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2025
Selection, 2012
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2025
Selection, 2012
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2012
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2012
Jane Addams Children's Book Awards, 1953-2025
Books for Older Children Honor, 2012
Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2011
Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2024
Picture Book Selection, 2011
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2024
Selection, 2011
Original Art Medal, 2002-2024
Silver Winner, 2011
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