Lena and the Burning of Greenwood (Girls Survive)

The Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma in the 1920s was once home to the wealthiest Black community in the United States.

But racial tensions between "Black Wall Street" and white Tulsa were at an all-time high.

Twelve-year-old Lena knew this, but she felt safe and sheltered from the racism in her successful neighborhood.

That is until a young Black man named Dick Rowland was accused of assaulting a white woman.

Mobs of white citizens attacked Greenwood, terrorizing Black residents and businesses, forcing many to flee.

Now Lena must help her family survive one of the worst incidents of racial violence in American history.

This gripping story is told through the eyes of a young girl who witnessed firsthand the horrors of racism and discrimination.

Readers will learn about the real story of the Tulsa Race Massacre from the nonfiction backmatter, including a glossary, discussion questions, writing prompts, and author's note.

Don't miss out on this powerful and informative read that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the struggles faced by the Black community in Tulsa during this time period.

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