Kadir Nelson
Born 15 May 1974
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
Books by Kadir Nelson in order
Books by Kadir Nelson in the order they were published, from The Village That Vanished (2004) to If You Plant a Seed Board Book (2020).
- 1The Village That Vanished
The Village That Vanished2004 - 2He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
He's Got the Whole World in His Hands2005 - 3Profiles in PrideProfiles in Pride2008
- 4We Are the Ship
We Are the Ship2008 - 5Change Has Come
Change Has Come2009 - 6Heart and Soul
Heart and Soul2011 - 7Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela2013 - 8Baby BearBaby Bear2014
- 9If You Plant a Seed
If You Plant a Seed2015 - 10Miles Morales
Miles Morales2018 - 11Baby Bear Board BookBaby Bear Board Book2019
- 12Basket BallBasket Ball2019
- 13Blue Sky White Stars Bilingual EditionBlue Sky White Stars Bilingual Edition2019
- 14If You Plant a Seed Board Book
If You Plant a Seed Board Book2020