The Burning (Young Readers Edition): Black Wall Street and the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921

The Burning of Greenwood: A Shocking True Story of Racism, Violence, and Resilience in America's History is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the ongoing struggle for racial justice in America.

This in-depth work of narrative nonfiction peels back the layers of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, revealing the complex history of enslavement and systemic racism that led to one of the worst acts of racist violence in American history.

With perspectives from victims and survivors, this book provides a comprehensive and immersive account of the events leading up to and including Greenwood's devastation, as well as the subsequent silence that surrounded this tragedy.

Written by Tim Madigan and adapted by Hilary Beard for young readers, The Burning of Greenwood is essential antiracist reading that will leave readers with a deeper understanding of the ongoing struggle for racial justice in America.