What was the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921?
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Author
Contributors
Foley, Tim, 1962- illustrator.
Published
New York : Penguin Workshop, 2023.
Physical Desc
107 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Status
Downtown Reno Library - Children's Nonfiction - New Arrivals Shelf
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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| Downtown Reno Library - Children's Nonfiction - New Arrivals Shelf | J 305.896 GAYLE 2023 | On Shelf |
| Incline Village Library - Children's Nonfiction - New Arrivals Shelf | J 305.896 GAYLE 2023 | On Shelf |
| Spanish Springs Library - Children's Nonfiction | J 305.896 GAYLE 2023 | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
African Americans -- Oklahoma -- Tulsa -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Greenwood (Tulsa, Okla.) -- Race relations -- Juvenile literature.
Racism -- Oklahoma -- Tulsa -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Riots -- Oklahoma -- Tulsa -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Tulsa (Okla.) -- Race relations -- Juvenile literature.
Tulsa Race Massacre, Tulsa, Okla., 1921 -- Juvenile literature.
Greenwood (Tulsa, Okla.) -- Race relations -- Juvenile literature.
Racism -- Oklahoma -- Tulsa -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Riots -- Oklahoma -- Tulsa -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Tulsa (Okla.) -- Race relations -- Juvenile literature.
Tulsa Race Massacre, Tulsa, Okla., 1921 -- Juvenile literature.
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Published
New York : Penguin Workshop, 2023.
Format
Book
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 106-107).
Description
"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.
Description
"Learn how envy and racism led to the tragic destruction of the thriving Black community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in this thought-provoking addition to the New York Times bestselling What Was? series! Before May 31, 1921, the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was a flourishing 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 theatres, 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
Ages 8-12.,Penguin Workshop.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Gayle, C., & Foley, T. (2023). What was the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921? . Penguin Workshop.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gayle, Caleb and Tim Foley. 2023. What Was the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921?. Penguin Workshop.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gayle, Caleb and Tim Foley. What Was the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921? Penguin Workshop, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Gayle, Caleb,, and Tim Foley. What Was the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921? Penguin Workshop, 2023.
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