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The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

By Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson
Illustrated by Nikkolas Smith

By Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson
Illustrated by Nikkolas Smith

By Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson
Illustrated by Nikkolas Smith

By Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson
Illustrated by Nikkolas Smith

By Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson
Read by Nikole Hannah-Jones

By Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson
Read by Nikole Hannah-Jones

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Nov 16, 2021 | ISBN 9780593307359 | 7-10 years

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    About The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

    The 1619 Project’s lyrical picture book in verse chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resistance in the United States, thoughtfully rendered by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and Newbery honor-winning author Renée Watson.


    A young student receives a family tree assignment in school, but she can only trace back three generations. Grandma gathers the whole family, and the student learns that 400 years ago, in 1619, their ancestors were stolen and brought to America by white slave traders.
    But before that, they had a home, a land, a language. She learns how the people said to be born on the water survived.

     
    And the people planted dreams and hope,
    willed themselves to keep
    living, living.
     
    And the people learned new words
    for love
    for friend
    for family

    for joy
    for grow
    for home.
     
    With powerful verse and striking illustrations by Nikkolas Smith, Born on the Water provides a pathway for readers of all ages to reflect on the origins of American identity.

    About The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

    The 1619 Project’s lyrical picture book in verse chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resistance in the United States, thoughtfully rendered by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and Newbery honor-winning author Renée Watson.


    A young student receives a family tree assignment in school, but she can only trace back three generations. Grandma gathers the whole family, and the student learns that 400 years ago, in 1619, their ancestors were stolen and brought to America by white slave traders.
    But before that, they had a home, a land, a language. She learns how the people said to be born on the water survived.

     
    And the people planted dreams and hope,
    willed themselves to keep
    living, living.
     
    And the people learned new words
    for love
    for friend
    for family

    for joy
    for grow
    for home.
     
    With powerful verse and striking illustrations by Nikkolas Smith, Born on the Water provides a pathway for readers of all ages to reflect on the origins of American identity.

    About The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

    The 1619 Project’s lyrical picture book in verse, adapted for audio, chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resistance in the United States, thoughtfully rendered by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and Newbery honor-winning author Renée Watson.

    A young student receives a family tree assignment in school, but she can only trace back three generations. Grandma gathers the whole family, and the student learns that 400 years ago, in 1619, their ancestors were stolen and brought to America by white slave traders.
    But before that, they had a home, a land, a language. She learns how the people said to be born on the water survived.

     
    And the people planted dreams and hope,
    willed themselves to keep
    living, living.
     
    And the people learned new words
    for love
    for friend
    for family

    for joy
    for grow
    for home.
     
    With powerful verse and striking illustrations by Nikkolas Smith, Born on the Water provides a pathway for readers of all ages to reflect on the origins of American identity.

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    About Nikole Hannah-Jones

    Nikole Hannah-Jones is a Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter covering racial injustice for The New York Times Magazine, and creator of the… More about Nikole Hannah-Jones

    About Renée Watson

    Renée Watson is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, educator, and community activist. Her books have sold over one million

    … More about Renée Watson

    About Nikole Hannah-Jones

    Nikole Hannah-Jones is a Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter covering racial injustice for The New York Times Magazine, and creator of the… More about Nikole Hannah-Jones

    About Renée Watson

    Renée Watson is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, educator, and community activist. Her books have sold over one million

    … More about Renée Watson

    About Nikole Hannah-Jones

    Nikole Hannah-Jones is a Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter covering racial injustice for The New York Times Magazine, and creator of the… More about Nikole Hannah-Jones

    About Renée Watson

    Renée Watson is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, educator, and community activist. Her books have sold over one million

    … More about Renée Watson

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Kokila
    Nov 16, 2021 | 48 Pages | 9 x 9 | 7-10 years | ISBN 9780593307359

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $11.99
    Published by Kokila
    Nov 16, 2021 | 48 Pages | 7-10 years | ISBN 9780593307373

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $5.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Nov 16, 2021 | 24 Minutes | 5-8 years | ISBN 9780593459980

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    An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller 
    An NPR Best Book of 2021
    A TIME Magazine Best Children’s Book of 2021
    A Barnes & Noble Book of the Year finalist 
    A Barnes & Noble Best Picture Book of 2021
    A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2021
    A School Library Journal Best Nonfiction Book of 2021 
    A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids 2021
    An Evanston Public Library Great Book for Kids 2021: Poetry
    A Chicago Public Library Best Informational Book for Older Readers of 2021
    A News & Observer Best Book of 2021
    An American Indians in Children’s Literature (AICL) Blog Best Book of 2021
    An Amazon Best of November: Ages 6-8 of 2021 
    An Amazon Best children’s book of 2021: Ages 6 to 8
    A     2023 AAMBC Literary Award for Children Books/YA Author of the Year, Winner
    A 2022 ILA Notable Books for a Global Society Award Winner 
    A 2022 Irma S. Black Award Silver Medalist
    A 2022 Bank Street College The Best Children’s Books of the Year 
    A 2022 Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award for Children’s Poetry Winner 
    A 2022 NCTE/CLA Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award Winner 
    A 2022 SDUSMP Phillis Wheatley Book Award Winner 
    A Seattle’s Child Best Book of 2022
    A King County Library System Best Children’s Book of 2022
    A 2022 Cybils Award Winner (blog) 
    An American Library Association 2022 Notable Children’s Book
    A 2021 Black Caucus of the American Library Association Best of the Best 
    A 2022 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book 
    An Indiana Read Aloud Selection 
    A Maine Student Book Award Selection 
    A Rhode Island Children’s Book Award Selection 
    A Capitol Choices (DC) Master List Title 
    A Volunteer State (TN) Book Award Selection 

    PRAISE FOR THE 1619 PROJECT: BORN ON THE WATER

    “A gift to Black Americans and everyone else who reads it.” ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    “Black history is not merely a story of slavery and suffering but one of perseverance and hope.” ―Publisher’s Weekly, starred review

    “A stunning work, providing a glimpse into the history of the Black experience before and after the slave trade; the poetic language and breathtaking artwork will have a lasting effect on readers.” ―School Library Journal, starred review

    “Written in lovely and loving verse, with dynamic, expressive, and expansive illustrations that convey the emotional journey of a resilient people, this book provides a moving, informative answer to an essential question.” ―Horn Book, starred review

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