Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans Audiobook

" Read to play along with School Library Journal's Battle of the Kids' Books. "

" Simply told, easy to follow for young readers, but sticks to real history. Wonderful art work throughout. "

" WOW! I've only skimmed the pages and viewed the artwork, reading just a little bit, but know in my heart that this is a mighty powerful book - not just for African Americans, but for all Americans. A fictional narrative that flows like honey through our nation's history, accentuated and punctuated with astoundingly expressive oil paintings of historical figures and ordinary citizens. This seems to be a beautiful marriage of oral storytelling and historical fiction. "

" Beautifully illustrated, very well told, excellent for middle readers and reading aloud with just under middle readers. "

" This story is detailed, and beautifully illustrated showing the progression of a family with roots in slavery. Fabulous story that if understood accurately, is a portion of the author/illustrator's family history. "

" Beautifully illustrated book that is packed with information about the struggles and accomplishments of African Americans starting with the American Revolution to the Civil Rights Movement. Great resource! "

" This book is beautiful. It spans the history of the past 400 years. I would use this along with my Social Studies book to add information and give more visuals. "

" I heard about this on a 2011 kids' book list on NPR. It was an incredible summary of the history of African Americans since the birth of this country. Artwork is beautiful, and in written in a way that kids and adults can understand. A short book that says a lot. "

" Kadir Nelson's Heart and Soul just moved to the top of my Sibert Medal shortlist. It is the most distinguished and powerful informational book I've read this year. "

" Excellent book! Great for all levels and is on a lower reading level for the upper grades. "

" Of course, this wasn't a real exiting book but I enjoyed it and learned a lot. It made me sad to be reminded of slavery but I think that overall message of the book was really sweet. "

" Gorgeous illustrations and a very readable first-person text give us the story of America through African American eyes. "

" Incredible illustrations! A great story about history of African Americans and their struggles for freedom and equality. "

" A great story, great subject and amazing illustrations from Kadir Nelson. "

" Glowing paintings and colloquial language tell the story of this country from the perspective of African Americans. The narrator, a fictional Black woman, uses family stories to personalize historical events and movements. Required reading for all American children and the people who love them. "

" Glowing paintings and colloquial language tell the story of this country from the perspective of African Americans. The narrator, a fictional Black woman, uses family stories to personalize historical events and movements. Required reading for all American children and the people who love them. "

" This book was amazing! The pictures and text are so wonderful. I could hear an elderly African-American grandmother as she told the story to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Nelson does an absolutely amazing job! "

" Beautifully Done! I see a Coretta Scott King award in this book's future. "

" An awesome book for African American history. Remember this one for Black history month. Awesome illustrations. "

" A handsomely illustrated, concise chronicle of African American history narrated in the voice of an "Everywoman." "

" If the art don't sell you, the stories will. Outstanding book! Recommended for ages 9 and up. "

" Kadir Nelson's Heart and Soul just moved to the top of my Sibert Medal shortlist. It is the most distinguished and powerful informational book I've read this year. "