Troy Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 This past Wednesday I sent a sponsored newsletter promoting a children's book, The 1619 Project: Born on the Water, that was born of the 1619 Project, which was conceived by Nikole Hannah-Jones. You can read more the project at The New York Times' website. Below are graphics from the newsletter I emailed. The reaction to the mailing was very positive. In fact, I sold more copies of this book in direction response to the newsletter than any other newsletter in recent memory. People where buying multiple copies clearly purchasing them for gifts. I did get one negative response however, and it was just one sentence: “Why are you supporting the middle of African American history…in the water? Quite absurd, don’t you think?” Does the critique make sense to you? I replied asking the person to elaborate on the comment and if they were familiar with the 1619 Project or had seen the book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Posted November 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 I just read the book. While it is a picture books, the text and subject matter are more appropriate, in my opinion, for a middle grade reader. The "born of the water" is a reference to the water we crossed to get to America. I don't think the notion is "absurd," but folks can certainly disagree on whether that was the best metaphor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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