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The 1619 Project: Born on the Water 

by Nikole Hannah-Jones & Renee Watson,
illustrated by Nikkolas Smith

Grades 2-5, Ages 7-10

Her school assignment is “trace your roots.” How can a young Black girl, who can only trace her family back three generations, complete this assignment? Her grandmother gathers the family around to tell them about their beginnings. She talks about the vibrant civilization enjoyed by African people before they were kidnapped and enslaved. She tells stories of the terrible journey to America, and what happened to the survivors when they arrived. Ending on a hopeful note, this is a moving and important book..

https://www.asiabookcenter.com/store/p4041/The_1619_Project%3A_Born_on_the_Water.html