Nelson Mandela

Kadir Nelson is the talented author and illustrator of numerous award-winning picture books, including Henry's Freedom Box by Ellen Levine, Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom by Carole Boston Weatherford, and Coretta Scott by Ntozake Shange. Known for the emotion his art conveys, Nelson says: My work is all about healing and giving people a sense of hope and nobility. I want to show the strength and integrity of the human being and the human spirit. He lives in San Diego, CA. You can visit him online at www.kadirnelson.com.