Newbery Medal
From Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones comes a luminous picture book that traces the roots of Black history in America. Through lyrical verse and stunning illustrations, this powerful story honors resilience, survival, and the unbreakable spirit that shaped a people—perfect for meaningful family conversations about history and identity.
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From Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and Newbery Honor-winning author Renée Watson comes a powerful picture book that traces the roots of Black history in America with grace, honesty, and hope.
When a young student receives a family tree assignment, she discovers she can only trace back three generations. Gathered around the kitchen table, Grandma shares a profound truth: 400 years ago, in 1619, their ancestors were stolen from their homeland and brought to these shores by force. But the story doesn’t begin with that loss—before the water, before the ships, there was a home, a land, a language, a people.
Born on the Water chronicles both the devastating legacy of slavery and the extraordinary resilience of those who survived it. Through lyrical verse and stunning illustrations by Nikkolas Smith, this book honors the dreams planted, the love preserved, and the new words learned for family, joy, and home. It’s a story of survival, resistance, and the unbreakable spirit that shaped American identity.
Perfect for families seeking to have meaningful conversations about history, this award-winning collaboration offers readers of all ages a pathway to understanding—not just where we’ve been, but how we carry those stories forward. The verses are tender enough for young hearts yet profound enough to resonate with adults, making this a book you’ll return to again and again.
A necessary addition to every home library and classroom shelf.
A powerful, poetic, and important picture book that tells the story of the first enslaved Africans brought to Jamestown in 1619 and connects their story to the present day.
A must-have for all collections serving children and families.
This moving picture book is a lyrical telling of Black history that centers family, resilience, and hope.
An essential purchase.
This thoughtful, beautifully illustrated picture book offers a way to talk with children about the history of slavery in America.
A powerful and poignant introduction to a difficult topic.
Smith's evocative digital illustrations... beautifully complement the lyrical text.
An excellent resource for family and classroom discussions about slavery and its legacy.
| Weight | 0.88 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 9.44 × 0.34 × 9.38 in |
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| Subject | African American & Black, Colonial & Revolutionary Periods, Diversity & Multicultural, History, Juvenile Nonfiction, People & Places, United States |
| Accolade |
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