#1 New York Times Bestseller!An Amazon Best of the Year 2021
A Time Magazine Best Children's Books of 2021
A NPR Best Books of the Year 2021
A School Library Journal Best Books of 2021
A NYPL Best Books 2021
A Chicago Public Library Best Books 2021A Barnes & Noble Best Picture Book of 2021A Publisher's Weekly Best Book of 2021A News & Observer Best Books of 2021An Amazon Best Book of the MonthA New York Public Library Best Book of 2021A Barnes & Noble Book of the Year finalistA 2022 Irma S. Black Award ContenderA 2022 Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award WinnerA 2022 NCTE/CLA Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts Award Winner 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