Bibliograph

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

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 106-107)

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

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Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages 8-12, Penguin Workshop

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

What was the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by Caleb Gayle ; illustrated by Tim Foley

Series statement

What was...?An official WhoHQ book

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

Target audience

juvenile

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