The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
Nikole Hannah-Jones, Renée Watson
Written in verse and illustrated by Nikkolas Smith, this picture book follows a student as she discovers her family’s concealed history. The account traces African American ancestry from 1619, considering both African ancestors’ lives before enslavement and slavery’s origins and lasting effects in the United States. Across this history, the student encounters a family legacy marked by endurance and hope.
This book appears on 4 reading lists across 2 editions from 4 organizations.
