Binding: Hardcover
Description: 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 Ren e 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 keepliving living. And the people learned new wordsfor lovefor friendfor family for joyfor growfor 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.
Title: The 1619 Project: Born On The Water
Author(s): Watson Renee, Nikkolas Smith
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers
Barcode: 9780593307359
Pages: 48 Pages, Full Color
Publication Date: 11/16/2021
Category: Personal & Social Issues: Racism & Multiculturalism (Children's / Teenage)