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Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Kadir Nelson

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Before turning 30, Kadir Nelson had already illustrated children's books, sold paintings to celebrities, and worked on a movie directed by Steven Spielberg. He has won awards for his writing and illustrations, including his artwork in Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad. Watch the interview to learn more about him and read a short biography about his life. Includes an interview transcript and a selected list of his books.

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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional