The Burning (Young Readers Edition)

Experience the True Story of Black Wall Street and the Devastating Tulsa Race Massacre

In 1921, one of the worst acts of racist violence in American history took place when a White mob numbering in the thousands decimated the thriving Black community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The Burning (Young Readers Edition) recreates Greenwood at the height of its prosperity, explores the currents of hatred, racism, and mistrust between its Black residents and Tulsa's White population, and narrates the events leading up to and including Greenwood's devastation. This powerful work of narrative nonfiction documents the subsequent silence that surrounded this tragedy, delving into history that's long been pushed aside.

With updates connecting the historical significance of the massacre to the ongoing struggle for racial justice in America, The Burning is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand a painful chapter in our nation's past and its impact on the present. An essential conversation starter for young adults, this book sheds light on a hidden part of African American history and the fight against racism, prejudice, and inequality.