Kadir Nelson

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  • Bibliography:
    5 Books
  • First Book:
    January 2005
  • Latest Book:
    September 2020
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Books in Order: 5 titles

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  • We Are the Ship

    In this New York Times bestselling classic, Caldecott Medal-winning artist Kadir Nelson tells the incredible story of baseball''s unsung heroes--perfect for celebrating the centennial anniversary of the Negro Leagues! Winner of the 2009 Coretta ...

  • If You Plant a Seed

    Kadir Nelson, acclaimed author of Baby Bear and winner of the Caldecott Honor and the Coretta Scott King Author and Illustrator Awards, presents a resonant, gently humorous story about the power of even the smallest acts and the rewards of compassion...

  • Baby Bear

    From Kadir Nelson, winner of the Caldecott Honor and the Coretta Scott King Author and Illustrator Awards, comes a transcendent picture book in the tradition of Margaret Wise Brown about a lost little bear searching for home. This simple story wor...

  • He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

    What began as a spiritual has developed into one of America’s best-known songs, and now for the first time it appears as a picture book, masterfully created by award-winning artist Kadir Nelson.Through sublime landscapes and warm images of a boy an...

  • The Village That Vanished

    Young Abikanile and all of the villagers of Yao feel safe hidden deep within the African jungle. But word has come that the slavers are on their way! Abikanile looks to her mother and her grandmother for strength and guidance. These two brave women c...



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Kadir Nelson has published 5 books.

Kadir Nelson does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, We Are the Ship, was published in September 2020.

The first book by Kadir Nelson, The Village That Vanished, was published in January 2005.

No. Kadir Nelson does not write books in series.
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