It has only been in the past few years that I have learned about the horrific Tulsa Race Massacre. In 1921 a white mob devastated the black community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This picture book tells the story of the event in a straightforward manner. Older elementary school students should not have any trouble with the subject matter. The topic is not for preschoolers or kindergarten children even though it is a picture book. The candid and simple text makes the book accessible for students and the illustrations are expressive and support the story beautifully.
Published In: 2021Publisher: Carorhoda LAB
Age Level: 7-12 years
AR Level: 5.8
Pages: 44
Stars: 5
Award: 2022 Caldecott Honor
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