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The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

This free-verse history lesson conveys not only facts but also a powerful mixture of pride, joy, tragedy, sorrow, perseverance and triumph.

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Black history made new
Through stories of triumph and pride, two picture books challenge widely held notions about the history of African Americans.

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