A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 by Claire Hartfield delves into the historical events surrounding the Chicago Race Riot of 1919, a pivotal moment in American history. Through the perspective of both Black and white communities, the book explores the racial tensions and social injustices that led to the outbreak of violence. It highlights the experiences of individuals caught in the turmoil, emphasizing the broader implications of systemic racism. Hartfield's narrative weaves together personal stories and historical facts, shedding light on the struggle for civil rights and the fight against hatred, making it relevant to contemporary discussions on race and equality. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 13-18 years.

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 2018 by Dreamscape Media .