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

The Burning is a historical novel that tells the true story of the Tulsa Race Massacre, a white mob's murder of hundreds of citizens and decimation of the thriving Black community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It explores the currents of hatred, racism, and mistrust between Black residents and neighboring white populations, narrates events leading up to and including Greenwood's annihilation, and documents the subsequent silence that surrounded this great tragedy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 27 July 2021
Publisher: St Martin's Press

The Burning is a historical novel that recounts the events surrounding the Greenwood massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1921. The novel vividly portrays the town of Greenwood during its peak, delves into the roots of hatred, racism, and mistrust between its Black residents and the white population of Tulsa, and chronicles the tragic events that led to the destruction of Greenwood. The novel also explores the aftermath of the massacre, including the silence that surrounded it. The Burning is based on historical events and is adapted for young readers, making it an important tool for understanding the history of Black Wall Street and the Tulsa Race Massacre.

Weight: 478g
Dimension: 238 x 162 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250787699