{"product_id":"the-1619-project-born-on-the-water","title":"The 1619 Project: Born on the Water","description":"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.\n\nA 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.\nBut before that, they had a home, a land, a language. She learns how the people said to be born on the water survived.\n\nAnd the people planted dreams and hope,\nwilled themselves to keep\nliving, living.\n\nAnd the people learned new words\nfor love\nfor friend\nfor family\n\nfor joy\nfor grow\nfor home.\n\nWith powerful verse and striking illustrations by Nikkolas Smith, Born on the Water provides a pathway for readers of all ages to reflect on the origins of American identity.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0593307356\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: 31UMYP007UDG_ns\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Hannah-Jones, Nikole|Watson, Renée|Smith, Nikkolas\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43413049212989,"sku":"31UMYP007UDG_ns","price":5.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0593307356-0.jpg?v=1785534756","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-1619-project-born-on-the-water","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}