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Nelson Mandela


School year: Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

No. of pages 40

Published: 2019

Great for age 7-10 years

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This stunning picture book biography of Nelson Mandela by Kadir Nelson is a recipient of the Coretta Scott King Honor award.In this lush, acclaimed book, award-winning author-illustrator Kadir Nelson tells the story of global icon and Nobel Peace Prize winnerNelson Mandelain poignant free verse and glorious illustrations.It is the story of a young boy's determination to change South Africa, and of the struggles of a man who eventually became the president of his country. Mandela believedin equality for all people, no matter the color of their skin. Readers will be inspired by Mandela's triumph and his lifelong quest to create a more just world.Resources in the back include an author's noteand abibliography listing additional sources for readers who want to find out more. Perfect for sharing at home or in the classroom.Kadir Nelson's acclaimed books includeThe Undefeated, winner of the Caldecott Medal as the most distinguished picture book of the year,Heart and Soul:The Story of America and African Americans, andMoses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .

Kadir Nelson, New York Times bestselling author and two-time Caldecott Honor winner lives in San Diego, California.

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Ages 7-10 Years
This book was recognised in the Ages 7-10 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books - Children
This book was recognised in the Children category of the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books.

Monarch Award
This book was recognised by the Monarch Award.

Beehive Award - Information Book
This book was recognised in the Information Book category by the Beehive Award.

Coretta Scott King Award - Illustrator
This book was recognised in the Illustrator category by the Coretta Scott King Award. Presented annually since 1970 by the American Library Association to books by African-America authors and illustrators, this award recognizes excellence in promoting a deeper understanding of the African-American Experience.

Rhode Island Book Awards
This book was recognised by the Rhode Island Book Awards.

This book features the following character:

Mandela
This book features Mandela.

"A beautifully designed book that will resonate with children and the adults who wisely share it with them." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

 

"An extremely powerful picture-book biography of South Africa's first black president. It's a solid biography in its own right, but thanks to Nelson's characteristically stunning paintings, it soars." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

 

"A dramatic encounter indeed." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

 

"This picture-book biography matches Mandela's outsize achievements with large, powerful images, resulting in a presentation that will seize and hold readers' attention." -- School Library Journal