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Unspeakable : the Tulsa Race Massacre / Carole Boston Weatherford ; [illustrations by] Floyd Cooper.
Celebrated author Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrator Floyd Cooper provide a powerful look at the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in our nation's history. The book traces the history of African Americans in Tulsa's Greenwood district and chronicles the devastation that occurred in 1921 when a white mob attacked the Black community. News of what happened was largely suppressed, and no official investigation occurred for seventy-five years. This picture book sensitively introduces young readers to this tragedy and concludes with a call for a better future. Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781541581203
- ISBN: 1541581202
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Publisher: Minneapolis : Carolrhoda Books, 2021.
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 8-12 Carolrhoda Books. Grades 4-6 Carolrhoda Books. 1100L Lexile |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.8 0.5 511494. |
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| Genre: | Informational works. Creative nonfiction. Picture books. |
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webb City Public Library | J976.69 Weatherford,Carole (Text) | 38262300006272 | Juvenile Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
Celebrated author Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrator Floyd Cooper provide a powerful look at the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in our nation's history. The book traces the history of African Americans in Tulsa's Greenwood district and chronicles the devastation that occurred in 1921 when a white mob attacked the Black community. News of what happened was largely suppressed, and no official investigation occurred for seventy-five years. This picture book sensitively introduces young readers to this tragedy and concludes with a call for a better future.
