21 Top picture books books like The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones

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The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

By: Nikole Hannah-Jones

4.69

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

The 1619 Project’s lyrical picture book in verse chronicles the consequences of slavery and the his…

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1. Big

By: Vashti Harrison

4.66

Format: 60 pages, Kindle Edition

This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of … read more

Similar categories in Vashti Harrison's Big book and Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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2. Watercress

By: Andrea Wang

4.53

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Gathering watercress by the side of the road brings a girl closer to her family's Chinese Heritage.… read more

Similar categories in Andrea Wang's Watercress book and Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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3. Eyes That Speak to the Stars

By: Joanna Ho

4.37

Format: None pages, None

A young Asian boy notices that his eyes look different from his peers' after seeing his friend’s dr… read more

Similar categories in Joanna Ho's Eyes That Speak to the Stars book and Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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4. The Year We Learned to Fly

By: Jacqueline Woodson

4.39

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael López’s highly anticipated companion to their #1 New York Times bests… read more

Similar categories in Jacqueline Woodson's The Year We Learned to Fly book and Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

  • poetry
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • african american
Cover of The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones

5. The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

By: Nikole Hannah-Jones

4.69

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

The 1619 Project’s lyrical picture book in verse chronicles the consequences of slavery and the his… read more

Similar categories in Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project: Born on the Water book and Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

  • poetry
  • africa
  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • social justice
  • family
  • african american
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6. The People Remember

By: Ibi Zoboi

4.54

Format: None pages, None

From author Ibi Zoboi comes her debut picture book that uses the principles of Kwanzaa to talk abou… read more

Similar categories in Ibi Zoboi's The People Remember book and Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

  • poetry
  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • social justice
  • african american
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7. An American Story (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner)

By: Kwame Alexander

4.63

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

#1 New York Times Bestselling and award-winning author  of  The Undefeated , Kwame Alexander, pens … read more

Similar categories in Kwame Alexander's An American Story (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner) book and Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

  • poetry
  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • social justice
  • african american
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8. Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre

By: Carole Boston Weatherford

4.48

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A look at the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in US history. The… read more

Similar categories in Carole Boston Weatherford's Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre book and Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • social justice
  • african american
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9. Change Sings: a Children's Anthem

By: Amanda Gorman

4.56

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A lyrical picture book debut from Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman and illustrator Loren Long … read more

Similar categories in Amanda Gorman's Change Sings: a Children's Anthem book and Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

  • poetry
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • social justice
  • african american
"I can hear change humming In its loudest, proudest song. I don’t fear change coming, And so I sing along."

-Amanda Gorman, Change Sings: a Children's Anthem

"I hum with a hundred hearts, Each of us lifting a hand. I use my strengths and my smarts, Take a knee to make a stand."

-Amanda Gorman, Change Sings: a Children's Anthem

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10. We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner)

By: Carole Lindstrom

4.51

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues … read more

Similar categories in Carole Lindstrom's We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner) book and Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

  • nonfiction
  • social justice
  • picture books
  • childrens
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11. A Walk in the Words

By: Hudson Talbott

4.33

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

When Hudson Talbott was a little boy, he loved drawing, and it came naturally to him. But reading? … read more

Similar categories in Hudson Talbott's A Walk in the Words book and Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

  • picture books
  • childrens
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12. Stacey’s Extraordinary Words (The Stacey Stories)

By: Stacey Abrams

4.54

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The debut picture book from iconic voting rights advocate and #1 New York Times bestselling author … read more

Similar categories in Stacey Abrams's Stacey’s Extraordinary Words (The Stacey Stories) book and Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • family
  • african american
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13. Remember

By: Joy Harjo

4.42

Format: 40 pages, None

Michaela Goade, invites young readers to pause and reflect on the wonder of the world around them, … read more

Similar categories in Joy Harjo's Remember book and Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

  • poetry
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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14. Nina: A Story of Nina Simone

By: Traci N. Todd

4.50

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

This picture book biography tells the story of little Eunice who grew up to become the acclaimed si… read more

Similar categories in Traci N. Todd's Nina: A Story of Nina Simone book and Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • social justice
  • african american
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15. That Flag

By: Tameka Fryer Brown

4.63

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An affecting picture book from Tameka Fryer Brown and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Ni… read more

Similar categories in Tameka Fryer Brown's That Flag book and Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • social justice
  • family
  • african american
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16. Soul Food Sunday

By: Winsome Bingham

4.38

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Granny teaches her grandson to cook the family meal in this celebration of food, traditions, and ga… read more

Similar categories in Winsome Bingham's Soul Food Sunday book and Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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17. Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth

By: Alice Faye Duncan

4.31

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Black activist Opal Lee had a vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone. Growing up in Texas, … read more

Similar categories in Alice Faye Duncan's Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth book and Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • social justice
  • african american
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18. The Artivist

By: Nikkolas Smith

4.34

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An inspiring picture book about how children can combine art and activism in their daily lives. "T… read more

Similar categories in Nikkolas Smith's The Artivist book and Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

  • social justice
  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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19. Bright Star

By: Yuyi Morales

4.10

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Yuyi Morales weaves the tale of a fawn making her way through a landscape that is dangerous, beauti… read more

Similar categories in Yuyi Morales's Bright Star book and Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

  • social justice
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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20. Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement (Caldecott Honor Book)

By: Angela Joy

4.66

Format: 64 pages, Hardcover

A picture book biography of the mother of Emmett Till, and how she channeled grief over her son's d… read more

Similar categories in Angela Joy's Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement (Caldecott Honor Book) book and Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • social justice
  • african american
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21. The ABCs of Black History

By: Rio Cortez

4.66

Format: 64 pages, Hardcover

An alphabet book that presents key names, moments, and places in Black history with simple text lyr… read more

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  • poetry
  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • social justice
  • african american

9 must-read history books like The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones

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The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

Nikole Hannah-Jones

4.69

Transform Your Habits

The People Remember

Ibi Zoboi

4.54

Transform Your Habits

An American Story (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner)

Kwame Alexander

4.63

Transform Your Habits

Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre

Carole Boston Weatherford

4.48

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10 Best history books like The People Remember by Ibi Zoboi

Transform Your Habits

The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

Nikole Hannah-Jones

4.69

Transform Your Habits

There Was a Party for Langston

Jason Reynolds

4.48

Transform Your Habits

Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual

Carole Boston Weatherford

4.46

Transform Your Habits

The People Remember

Ibi Zoboi

4.54

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