A Spanish-language edition of the New York Times bestselling picture book in verse The 1619 Project: Born on the Water, which 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.
A 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. But before that, they had a home, a land, a language. She learns how the people said to be born on the water survived.
Born on the Water, with this edition translated by Jasminne Mendez, provides a pathway for readers of all ages to reflect on the origins of American identity.
Authors’ and illustrator’s note. Full-color illustrations.
Title alpha El Proyecto 1619: Nacieron sobre el agua (The 1619 Project: Born on the Water)
Category Spanish Elementary
Pages Count 48
Genre Nonfiction
Topics African Americans. Slavery. Genealogy. Grandmothers. US history. Black people. Poetry. Spanish language materials.
Lexile 790L
Trim Size 9" x 9"
JLG Span Winter
Language Spanish
Rights type Print
Publication date 2023-10-16
JLG Release Date Jan 2024
Minimum grade 3
Maximum grade 5
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
Spanish Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Spanish Elementary
Spanish Elementary (Grades 3-5)
For Grades 3-5
This collection offers culturally relevant and linguistically rich Spanish-language books, featuring a mix of fiction and nonfiction. With engaging storytelling and educational content, these books help young readers expand their Spanish literacy skills.