For me, each book is kind of like a silent film. If you were to remove the words and just look at the pictures, you should be able to tell what the story is about without having to read a… — Kadir Nelson Copy Share Image
My purpose is to create a mirror for the reader to see themselves, to create a light for people to see themselves in the characters, pictures, and stories. So they resonate. — Kadir Nelson Copy Share Image
Be present in your work because kids live in the moment, so as soon as you're not in the present, you're not being authentic. — Kadir Nelson Copy Share Image
What's important about the artists we learn about in art history and see in all the art books is that they have somehow pushed… — Kadir Nelson Copy Share Image
For me, each book is kind of like a silent film. If you were to remove the words and just look at the pictures,… — Kadir Nelson Copy Share Image
My uncle, who's an art teacher, took me under his wing and gave me a really strong foundation in art. I spent summers with… — Kadir Nelson Copy Share Image
As a kid, I drew cartoon characters and comic book heroes. Spiderman and the X-Men were my favorites. — Kadir Nelson Copy Share Image
When I look at American history and I look at what history means to me, I look at it as if it were a… — Kadir Nelson Copy Share Image
My purpose is to create a mirror for the reader to see themselves, to create a light for people to see themselves in the… — Kadir Nelson Copy Share Image
Much of the message that I try to put across to students is that they have to figure out what they really like to… — Kadir Nelson Copy Share Image
I think it's important to have confidence, but then it's also important to try to try something new, to leave your comfort zone to… — Kadir Nelson Copy Share Image
