Black Birds in the Sky: The Story and Legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
Published: 2021
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"Black Birds in the Sky: The Story and Legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre" by Kristyl Dawn Tift examines the harrowing events of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, where a prosperous Black community in Greenwood, Oklahoma, was violently attacked. The book explores the historical context, the brutality of the massacre, and its profound impact on the community and the nation. Through detailed narratives and personal stories, Tift highlights the resilience of the survivors and the ongoing fight for justice and reconciliation. The legacy of the massacre is woven into a broader discussion about systemic racism and the importance of remembering this tragic chapter in American history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2021 by HarperCollins .
Other contributing authors include Suzanne Young, Marieke Nijkamp, Robin Talley, Stephanie Kuehn, E. C. Myers, Tim Floreen, Alaya Dawn Johnson, Justina Ireland, and Brandy Colbert.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Horn Book Award - Nonfiction
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Horn Book Award. Presented annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book Magazine for excellence in childrens and young adult literature. This honour is granted in the three categories of Fiction and Poetry, Non-fiction, and Picture Book. Presented annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book Magazine for excellence in childrens and young adult literature. This honour is granted in the three categories of Fiction and Poetry, Non-fiction, and Picture Book.