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Black Birds in the Sky by Brandy Colbert (2021, Hbk, 1st Ed.)
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0063056666
ISBN-13
9780063056664
eBay Product ID (ePID)
18050032257
Product Key Features
Book Title
Black Birds in the Sky : the Story and Legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Social Topics / Violence, Social Topics / Civil & Human Rights, Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies), Social Topics / Bullying
Publication Year
2021
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Young Adult Nonfiction, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
13.2 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
LCCN
2021-427089
Reviews
Black Birds in the Sky tells the truth about an event that every American should know about. It's a horrifying account told with great care., Colbert paints a clear picture of how and why this racial massacre occurred and encourages all readers, regardless of age or race, to confront the difficult and often obscured history of racial violence in the United States., Colbert writes confidently about the truth of American history that has been long omitted from textbooks and conversations, and presents a case for acknowledging lingering racist ideas, sentiments, and assumptions and for holding ourselves accountable to overturning the harm that racism has caused. Necessary reading for any student of history or for anyone trying to understand our present., VERDICT: A must-have first purchase for all libraries; this text invites readers to engage with a difficult history that's essential in our understanding of today's world., "Colbert writes confidently about the truth of American history that has been long omitted from textbooks and conversations, and presents a case for acknowledging lingering racist ideas, sentiments, and assumptions and for holding ourselves accountable to overturning the harm that racism has caused. Necessary reading for any student of history or for anyone trying to understand our present." -- Booklist (starred review) "This sophisticated volume makes clear that the destruction of Black property and lives in the Tulsa Race Massacre was not an isolated incident. The clear, readable prose supports a greater understanding both of how and why incidents like the one in Tulsa happened and their exclusion from curriculum and conversations about U.S. history. A compelling recounting that invites and encourages readers to grapple with difficult history." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Alternating between survivor quotes, a detailed background of Oklahoma and Black chattel slavery, and a stirring account of the disturbing 1921 events, Colbert displays an impeccable grasp of the history of segregated Black towns and communities, and the powder keg of hatred and prejudice that would eventually condemn it. Powerful." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "VERDICT: A must-have first purchase for all libraries; this text invites readers to engage with a difficult history that's essential in our understanding of today's world." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "Colbert paints a clear picture of how and why this racial massacre occurred and encourages all readers, regardless of age or race, to confront the difficult and often obscured history of racial violence in the United States." -- Shelf Awareness (starred review) "Black Birds in the Sky tells the truth about an event that every American should know about. It's a horrifying account told with great care." -- BookPage "Colbert extends her range with this excellent nonfiction book, a welcome contribution to the growing literature about this tragedy." -- Horn Book Magazine "This essential story will help you understand our country better--both where we've been and where we need to go." -- Steve Sheinkin, author of Bomb and The Port Chicago 50 "This book is a necessary read for EVERYONE." -- Frederick Joseph, New York Times bestselling author of The Black Friend
Dewey Edition
23/eng/20220419
Grade From
Ninth Grade
Dewey Decimal
976.6/8600496073
Synopsis
A searing new work of nonfiction from award-winning author Brandy Colbert about the history and legacy of one of the most deadly and destructive acts of racial violence in American history: the Tulsa Race Massacre. Winner, Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. In the early morning of June 1, 1921, a white mob marched across the train tracks in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and into its predominantly Black Greenwood District--a thriving, affluent neighborhood known as America's Black Wall Street. They brought with them firearms, gasoline, and explosives. In a few short hours, they'd razed thirty-five square blocks to the ground, leaving hundreds dead. The Tulsa Race Massacre is one of the most devastating acts of racial violence in US history. But how did it come to pass? What exactly happened? And why are the events unknown to so many of us today? These are the questions that award-winning author Brandy Colbert seeks to answer in this unflinching nonfiction account of the Tulsa Race Massacre. In examining the tension that was brought to a boil by many factors--white resentment of Black economic and political advancement, the resurgence of white supremacist groups, the tone and perspective of the media, and more--a portrait is drawn of an event singular in its devastation, but not in its kind. It is part of a legacy of white violence that can be traced from our country's earliest days through Reconstruction, the Civil Rights movement in the mid-twentieth century, and the fight for justice and accountability Black Americans still face today. The Tulsa Race Massacre has long failed to fit into the story Americans like to tell themselves about the history of their country. This book, ambitious and intimate in turn, explores the ways in which the story of the Tulsa Race Massacre is the story of America--and by showing us who we are, points to a way forward. YALSA Honor Award for Excellence in Nonfiction, A searing new work of nonfiction from award-winning author Brandy Colbert about the history and legacy of one of the most deadly and destructive acts of racial violence in American history: the Tulsa Race Massacre. YALSA Honor Award for Excellence in Nonfiction In the early morning of June 1, 1921, a white mob marched across the train tracks in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and into its predominantly Black Greenwood District--a thriving, affluent neighborhood known as America's Black Wall Street. They brought with them firearms, gasoline, and explosives. In a few short hours, they'd razed thirty-five square blocks to the ground, leaving hundreds dead. The Tulsa Race Massacre is one of the most devastating acts of racial violence in US history. But how did it come to pass? What exactly happened? And why are the events unknown to so many of us today? These are the questions that award-winning author Brandy Colbert seeks to answer in this unflinching nonfiction account of the Tulsa Race Massacre. In examining the tension that was brought to a boil by many factors--white resentment of Black economic and political advancement, the resurgence of white supremacist groups, the tone and perspective of the media, and more--a portrait is drawn of an event singular in its devastation, but not in its kind. It is part of a legacy of white violence that can be traced from our country's earliest days through Reconstruction, the Civil Rights movement in the mid-twentieth century, and the fight for justice and accountability Black Americans still face today. The Tulsa Race Massacre has long failed to fit into the story Americans like to tell themselves about the history of their country. This book, ambitious and intimate in turn, explores the ways in which the story of the Tulsa Race Massacre is the story of America--and by showing us who we are, points to a way forward.
LC Classification Number
F704.T92C65 2021
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- 3***e (36)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA really excellent, thoughtful seller. The item was exactly as described, beautifully packaged and very promptly delivered some days earlier than expected. Postage from Ohio to England is not cheap but well worth it in this case. Delighted with my purchase.Persuasions The Jane Austen Journal Issue 45 (2023) (#405208050181)
- o***D- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseSeller was straight forward in his description, pointed out underlining in this good + book described as acceptable. Noted the book was a reprint. More than fair price, outstanding communication, very nice packaging ( fully protected my purchased item. Many sellers use pics to show good features and avoid showing defects in pics and descriptions. Neglecting to mention odors, underlings, cracked spines. Not so with this seller, I do not hesitate to recommend him and I will be a repeat buyer, 5 +.The Flowering of New England, 1815-1865 by Van Wyck Brooks (Hardcover) (#405118379399)
- c***e (553)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat seller! Packed so carefully and safely. As described, like new. Fast shipping and good price. Love the book! Thank you.Becoming Dr. Seuss : Theodor Geisel and the Making of an American Imagination by (#405310052846)