Books by Kadir Nelson

3 books · Ages 4–11

Kadir Nelson writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–11, exploring themes of justice & fairness, resilience & perseverance, curiosity & wonder.

Standalone Books

Cover of Basket Ball: The Story of the All-American Game
Basket Ball: The Story of the All-American Game
Kadir Nelson
Explore the dynamic history of basketball through stunning illustrations, highlighting the pivotal contributions and end
Ages 4–11
Cover of He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
Kadir Nelson
For the child who needs to feel safe and connected to the world around them, this soulful visual narrative brings a clas
Ages 4–8
Cover of Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela
Kadir Nelson
For the child questioning why things aren't always fair, this stunning biography follows Nelson Mandela from his South A
Ages 4–10

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
3 books
Basket Ball: The Story of the All-American Game
He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
Nelson Mandela
Ages 8–11
3 books
Basket Ball: The Story of the All-American Game
He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
Nelson Mandela

Common Themes

Justice & FairnessResilience & PerseveranceCuriosity & WonderJoy & GratitudeHistoryBeing DifferentNature & OutdoorsAfrican American Heritage

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