The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones, Renée Watson

The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

Nikole Hannah-Jones, Renée Watson with Nikkolas Smith (Illustrator)

48 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

nonfiction childrens challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson is a powerful and poignant read for young readers who are curious about their family's history, eager to learn about the rich and resilient legacy of Black culture, and seeking a story that will inspire them to reflect on the complexities of American identity.

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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-winn...

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Moods

emotional 83%
informative 64%
reflective 63%
inspiring 61%
hopeful 52%
challenging 40%
sad 37%
dark 23%
tense 9%
adventurous 4%

Pace

fast 49%
medium 43%
slow 7%

Average rating

4.78

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