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El Proyecto 1619. Nacieron sobre el agua

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El Proyecto 1619: Nacieron sobre el agua es una edición en español del aclamado libro infantil en verso The 1619 Project: Born on the Water, creado por Nikole Hannah-Jones y Renée Watson, con ilustraciones de Nikkolas Smith. A través de una tarea escolar sobre el árbol genealógico, una niña descubre que sus antepasados fueron secuestrados y traídos a Estados Unidos como esclavos en 1619. Pero antes de eso, tenían un hogar, una lengua, una cultura. El libro narra cómo sobrevivieron, sembraron esperanza y aprendieron nuevas palabras para amor, familia y hogar. Con texto lírico y arte poderoso, esta obra para lectores de 7 a 10 años invita a reflexionar sobre la identidad afroamericana, la resistencia y el legado histórico.

Recognition / Reconocimiento

Una selección del Gremio de Bibliotecas Juveniles
Un Premio Campoy-Ada 2024 (Poesía Infantil, Temas Universales, 1er Premio)

“Un regalo para los afroamericanos y todos que lo lean”.
Kirkus Reviews, reseña destacada

“La historia afroamericana no es solo una de la esclavitud y del sufrimiento, pero también de esperanza y perseverancia”.
Publishers Weekly, reseña destacada

“Una obra impresionante”.
School Library Journal, reseña destacada

“Una respuesta informativa y conmovedora a una pregunta esencial”.
The Horn Book, reseña destacada

English Description:

The 1619 Project: Born on the Water is a Spanish-language edition of the acclaimed children's book in verse The 1619 Project: Born on the Water, created by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson, with illustrations by Nikkolas Smith. Through a family tree assignment, a girl discovers that her ancestors were kidnapped and brought to the United States as slaves in 1619. But before that, they had a home, a language, a culture. The book chronicles how they survived, sowed hope, and learned new words for love, family, and home. With lyrical text and powerful art, this work for readers ages 7 to 10 invites reflection on African-American identity, resistance, and historical legacy.

Recognition / Reconocimiento

A selection from the Young Adult Library Guild
A 2024 Campoy-Ada Award (Children's Poetry, Universal Themes, 1st Prize)

"A gift for African Americans and everyone who reads it."
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"African American history is not just one of slavery and suffering, but also of hope and perseverance."
—Publishers Weekly, starred review

"An impressive work."
—School Library Journal, starred review

"An informative and moving response to an essential question."
—The Horn Book, starred review

Publishing Details

Author : Nikole Hannah-Jones , Renée Watson

Illustrator : Nikkolas Smith

Type of Spanish : Translated

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 48

Size: 9 x 9 in

Year Published: 2023

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 4th

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction

Theme: Culture, Family, Identity, Social Emotional, Social Issues, About POC, Black History

Lesson Plan Link: Link