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

Gayle, Caleb, (author.). Foley, Tim, 1962- (illustrator.).

Summary:

"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.

Record details

ISBN: 9780593521717
ISBN: 0593521714
ISBN: 9780593521700
ISBN: 0593521706
ISBN: 9781518283451
ISBN: 1518283454
Physical Description: 107 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm
Publisher: New York : Penguin Workshop, [2023]
Copyright: ©2023

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 106-107).
Formatted Contents Note:	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.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 8-12 Penguin Workshop.