The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
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- Create Date：2022-02-11 06:52:02
- Update Date：2025-09-06
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- Author：Nikole Hannah-Jones
- ISBN：0593307356
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Summary
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。
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。
Reviews
Kate
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"before that dreadful voyage， / there was a time when they did not pray / for freedom。 / There was a time when they did not sing / about overcoming。 / Their story does not begin / with whips and chains。 / They had a home， a place， a land， / a beginning。 / Their story is our story。 / Before they were / enslaved， they were / free。"This book is a collection of poems of a grandmother telling her family about where their family comes from。 How their ancestors came from a vibrant culture in Africa， an "before that dreadful voyage， / there was a time when they did not pray / for freedom。 / There was a time when they did not sing / about overcoming。 / Their story does not begin / with whips and chains。 / They had a home， a place， a land， / a beginning。 / Their story is our story。 / Before they were / enslaved， they were / free。"This book is a collection of poems of a grandmother telling her family about where their family comes from。 How their ancestors came from a vibrant culture in Africa， and how their ancestors helped create the United States。 I thought it was an empowering approach to black history and rising （and continuing to rise） from slavery and oppression。 I love the emphasis on knowing your roots。 Knowing who we come from is vital to the human spirit。 I， in part， picked up this book because of the beautiful cover and loved the artwork throughout。 It was a beautiful book and a beautiful story。 "We were born on the water。 / We come from the people who refused to die。"Place: Kingdom of Ndongo （Angola） and Virginia 。。。more
Amanda
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An amazing picture book！
Karen
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Poems in picture book form depicting the origin story of African-Americans descended from enslaved people。 From not needing to think about the concept of freedom while living in West Central Africa to the torturous journey across the ocean to the struggle for freedom and basic human rights as Americans， these poems speak of resilience and hope but also remind readers of the work still to be done。
Kristen
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This wonderfully illustrated picture book tells the story of one young lady learning the origin of her family for a class assignment of tracing her family tree。 Not know where her family comes from past three generations， she asks her Grandma。 Grandma gathers the whole family and tells the story of how 400 years ago in the year 1619 their ancestors were stolen and brought to America by white slave traders。 This lyrical picture book in verse chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history This wonderfully illustrated picture book tells the story of one young lady learning the origin of her family for a class assignment of tracing her family tree。 Not know where her family comes from past three generations， she asks her Grandma。 Grandma gathers the whole family and tells the story of how 400 years ago in the year 1619 their ancestors were stolen and brought to America by white slave traders。 This lyrical picture book in verse chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resistance in the United States。 This is a wonderful teaching tool no matter the age and I would highly recommend it for anyone starting or continuing their journey on learning more about the slave trade and African Americans history in the US。 This book is essential for readers of all ages。 。。。more
Mary Antosca
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This is a beautiful children's book that I checked out while I am on a waiting list for the adult version at my public library。 It is both heartrending， and more to the point， uplifting， as it teaches children who can't trace their direct lineage because of slavery how to understand and embrace their roots。It's well worth reading even if you don't have kids with whom to share it！ This is a beautiful children's book that I checked out while I am on a waiting list for the adult version at my public library。 It is both heartrending， and more to the point， uplifting， as it teaches children who can't trace their direct lineage because of slavery how to understand and embrace their roots。It's well worth reading even if you don't have kids with whom to share it！ 。。。more
Courtney
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Beautiful， poignant， and breath taking！ This is such a wonderful story for children and adults looking to make sense， peace， and a connection with their history。 I love this book！
Kristin
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Library book。 Eye opening， educational， sobering， respect building， a window into the history of Africans before they were brought to the USA， and a reminder of their strength as survivors。
Samantha
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（I'm reading 200 picture books in 2022: 1/200 picture books） （I'm reading 200 picture books in 2022: 1/200 picture books） 。。。more
Mary
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“…the biggest resistance of all/was that the people kept living。” There’s a lot to unpack and discuss in this book， but I think these two lines capture an important theme: enslaved people were resilient in the face of unspeakable horror。 I don’t say that to minimize the horrors of slavery， but to express how the grandmother in this book helps her granddaughter understand her family history。 We also see， in words and pictures， how this perseverance built American culture and inspired people to fi “…the biggest resistance of all/was that the people kept living。” There’s a lot to unpack and discuss in this book， but I think these two lines capture an important theme: enslaved people were resilient in the face of unspeakable horror。 I don’t say that to minimize the horrors of slavery， but to express how the grandmother in this book helps her granddaughter understand her family history。 We also see， in words and pictures， how this perseverance built American culture and inspired people to fight for the freedom and democracy that long excluded them。 The illustrations are gorgeous: infused with light when depicting African life and African American accomplishments， somber when showing the Middle Passage and slavery。 。。。more
Nicki
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YES！ A well written story told as kids need to know。
Daniel Fevrin
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I loved reading this book to my 4 year old。 It prompted a lot of questions not just from the words， but from the lively illustrations。 As an adult it is a sobering book to read and makes you think。 That thinking leads you to channel emotions about what life was like 400 years ago。 I am sure we will read it again in a few years， but happy to start the conversation now。
Jen
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Beautifully illustrated
Mallory
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Absolutely phenomenal picture book！ Beautiful verse and stunning illustrations。 Born on the Water presents the true origins of America in a way for children to understand what really happened。 I would definitely recommend。
Kelly
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Beautiful art and powerful poems that shine a more honest light on slavery in America that does not diminish the power and beauty of the people who were enslaved。 My little one found this thought provoking and eye-opening。
Nadia L。 Hohn
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This is a beautiful book。 I read it with my 8 year old niece。 It was age appropriate in not hiding the horrors of slavery and ended on an inspirational note。 She thinks it’s a great book and that it teaches you a little bit about slavery and that lots of people should read it。
Jenny （Reading Envy）
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This is one version of The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story for kids， both centering slavery in the historical narrative but also discussing what came before and after。 It starts with a young person assigned a genealogy project， which most kids will be able to relate to。 I listened to the audio and it's told in verse with some repeating/emphasized phrases。 I plan to read the adult version this year。 It also goes nicely with Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America， 1619-2019， w This is one version of The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story for kids， both centering slavery in the historical narrative but also discussing what came before and after。 It starts with a young person assigned a genealogy project， which most kids will be able to relate to。 I listened to the audio and it's told in verse with some repeating/emphasized phrases。 I plan to read the adult version this year。 It also goes nicely with Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America， 1619-2019， which was one of my best audiobook experiences last year。 。。。more
Doris Lancaster
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Excellent book。 Inspiringly teaches a way to view oneself and one’s history。 I LOVE this book。 Should be read by everyone。
Michelle Boquist
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This is a powerful， beautifully illustrated book that is rooted in the heart-breaking reality of the start of the African American story。 I do believe this story is told in an understandable manner that is both positive and harsh in its telling。 What a line to walk， but Hannah-Jones and Smith are truly successful in creating a book that is a perfect start to AA history month
Amber
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Beautifully written， powerful book。
Han
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Beautiful and necessary。
Mary
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Identity
Keri Murcray
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Excellent and beautifully， heart-breakingly written and illustrated。
Lisa Smith
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A wonderfully written book to help teach children about the realities of slavery and how it effected a whole group of people。 The words are lyrical and easy for children to understand。 The drawings are beautifully done and works of art in themselves。 The book is a bit longer so it is not ideal for younger children。 A great conversation starter or diverse book to add to your collection
Allison M
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Stunningly beautiful， poetic， powerful， and heart-wrenching - my children and I were spellbound by this gift of a book。 In deep gratitude for the authors and researchers associated with the 1619 Project #PeopleDoingWork #AtYourFeet
Patti
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Powerful， necessary
Sherry
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Lyrical writing and sumptuous illustrations combine to create maximum impact in this children's picture book。 The authors deftly address the issue of ancestry through the eyes of a young girl who must create a family tree and draw the flag of her ancestors。 The audiobook， read by Nikole Hannah-Jones， is an enthralling companion to the text， if you can pair them as I did。 Lyrical writing and sumptuous illustrations combine to create maximum impact in this children's picture book。 The authors deftly address the issue of ancestry through the eyes of a young girl who must create a family tree and draw the flag of her ancestors。 The audiobook， read by Nikole Hannah-Jones， is an enthralling companion to the text， if you can pair them as I did。 。。。more
Melissa
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This is one of the most beautiful books I have ever read。 The depth of feelings evoked by the paintings and corresponding poems is almost overwhelming。 This book belongs in EVERY American classroom。
Ashley Benson
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Beautiful origin story Black children need to hear， but every child needs to learn。 Black people are a rich people with a rich history worth sharing。
Wade
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This gorgeous book starts with a girl at school， when all the kids are talking about their heritage: German， Dutch， Irish， Italian。。。。 and her not having， what she felt， was a satisfying answer。 Her grandmother helps her to understand her own uniqueness as one born out of the melding pots that were the bellys of horrible slaving ships; as a particular American experience; as one "born on the water"Read this with the kids， but I'd recommend for anyone。 It's a helpful perspective， beautiful storyt This gorgeous book starts with a girl at school， when all the kids are talking about their heritage: German， Dutch， Irish， Italian。。。。 and her not having， what she felt， was a satisfying answer。 Her grandmother helps her to understand her own uniqueness as one born out of the melding pots that were the bellys of horrible slaving ships; as a particular American experience; as one "born on the water"Read this with the kids， but I'd recommend for anyone。 It's a helpful perspective， beautiful storytelling， and immersive illustrations。 #blackhistorymonth2022 。。。more
Scott
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