Nikole Hannah-Jones is a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter covering
racial injustice for The New York Times Magazine and creator of the
landmark 1619 Project. In 2017, she received a MacArthur Foundation
Fellowship, known as the Genius Grant, for her work on educational
inequality. She has also won a Peabody Award, two George Polk
Awards, three National Magazine Awards, and the 2018 John
Chancellor distinguished journalism award from Columbia University.
In 2016, Nikole co-founded the Ida B. Wells Society for
Investigative Reporting, a training and mentorship organization
geared towards increasing the numbers of investigative reporters of
color.
Renee Watson is a New York Times bestselling author. Her young
adult novel, Piecing Me Together (Bloomsbury, 2017) received a
Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award. Her books for young
readers include Harlem's Little Blackbird- The Story of Florence
Mills, which was nominated for an NAACP Image Award, and Ways to
Make Sunshine, which received the SCBWI Golden Kite Award. She has
given readings and lectures at many renown places including the
United Nations, the Library of Congress, and the U.S. Embassy in
Japan and New Zealand. Renee is on the Council of Writers for the
National Writing Project and is a member of the Academy of American
Poets' Education Advisory Council. Renee grew up in Portland,
Oregon, and splits her time between Portland and New York City. To
learn more about Renee's work, visit her at www.reneewatson.net
Nikkolas Smith is a Houston, Texas-born Artivist, picture book
author, and Hollywood film illustrator. He is the
author/illustrator of The Golden Girls of Rio, nominated for an
NAACP Image Award, My Hair Is Poofy And That's Okay, and World Cup
Women. As a Black illustrator, Nikkolas is focused on creating
captivating art that can spark important conversations around
social justice in today's world and inspire meaningful change. Many
of his viral, globally shared and published sketches are included
in his book Sunday Sketch- The Art of Nikkolas. Nikkolas also
speaks on his Artivism at conferences, workplaces, and schools
around the world, and leads workshops in digital painting,
character, and movie poster design. He lives in Los Angeles,
California. Learn more here- www.NIKKOLAS.art
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A TIME Magazine Best Children's Book of 2021
A Barnes & Noble Book of the Year finalist
A Barnes & Noble Best Picture Book of 2021
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2021
A School Library Journal Best Nonfiction Book of 2021
A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids 2021
An Evanston Public Library Great Book for Kids 2021: Poetry
A Chicago Public Library Best Informational Book for Older Readers
of 2021
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An American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL) Blog Best Book
of 2021
An Amazon Best of November: Ages 6-8 of 2021
An Amazon Best children’s book of 2021: Ages 6 to 8
A 2023 AAMBC Literary Award for Children Books/YA Author of the
Year, Winner
A 2022 ILA Notable Books for a Global Society Award
Winner
A 2022 Irma S. Black Award Silver Medalist
A 2022 Bank Street College The Best Children’s Books of the
Year
A 2022 Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award for Children’s Poetry
Winner
A 2022 NCTE/CLA Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award
Winner
A 2022 SDUSMP Phillis Wheatley Book Award Winner
A Seattle’s Child Best Book of 2022
A King County Library System Best Children's Book of 2022
A 2022 Cybils Award Winner (blog)
An American Library Association 2022 Notable Children's Book
A 2021 Black Caucus of the American Library Association Best of the
Best
A 2022 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book
An Indiana Read Aloud Selection
A Maine Student Book Award Selection
A Rhode Island Children’s Book Award Selection
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A Volunteer State (TN) Book Award Selection
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
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