What was the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921? / by Caleb Gayle ; illustrated by Tim Foley.

Author/creator Gayle, Caleb author.
Other author Foley, Tim, 1962- illustrator.
Format Book
PublicationNew York : Penguin Workshop, 2023.
Copyright Date©2023
Description107 pages : black and white illustrations, map ; 20 cm.
Subjects

SeriesWhat was?
Who HQ
Who HQ NOW. ^A1446573
What was--? ^A1171908
Contents What was the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921? -- The promise of Oklahoma -- Danger! -- The deadly spark -- The shot heard 'round Tulsa -- The invasion of Greenwood -- Nothing left? -- No help -- Greenwood rises again -- Urban renewal ... really? -- The story lives on -- Timelines.
Abstract "Before May 31, 1921, the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was a thriving neighborhood of 10,000 Black residents. There, Black families found success and community. They ran their own businesses, including barbershops, clothing stores, jewelers, restaurants, movie theaters, and more. There also were Black doctors, dentists, and lawyers to serve the neighborhood. Then, in one weekend, all of this was lost. A racist mob tore through the streets, burning everything to the ground and killing scores of innocent residents. Learn about what led to one of the worst moments of racial violence in America's history in this nonfiction book for young readers"-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 106-107).
Interest age level Ages 8-12 Penguin Workshop.
Audience 960 Lexile
Genre/formHistory.
Genre/formJuvenile works.
Genre/formInformational works.
LCCN 2022044822
ISBN9780593521717 (library binding)
ISBN0593521714
ISBN9780593521700 (paperback)
ISBN0593521706
ISBN9798890334596 (Penworthy)
ISBN(epub)

Availability

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 305.896 G256W ✔ Available Place Hold