Lena and the Burning of Greenwood: A Tulsa Race Massacre Survival Story (Girls Survive)

The "Girls Survive" series is a collection of books that tell the stories of young girls who have faced incredible challenges and overcome them through courage, resilience, and determination.

The latest addition to the series is "Lena's Story: A Girl's Journey Through Racial Violence in Tulsa." This book tells the true story of a 12-year-old girl named Lena who lives in the wealthiest Black community in the United States during the early 1920s.

However, despite her sheltered upbringing, Lena's life is forever changed when a young Black man from Greenwood is accused of assaulting a white woman, leading to racial tensions that boil over into violence and destruction.

As Lena and her family fight to survive one of the worst incidents of racial violence in American history, readers are taken on an emotional journey through the eyes of a young girl who must confront the harsh realities of racism and discrimination.

With its powerful storytelling and educational backmatter, "Lena's Story" is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the complexities of race relations in America and the strength and resilience of the human spirit.