I forgot to record this when I read it. It is about the Tulsa Race Riot of 1921. I'm not sure of that date. Written for a teen reader, it is still appealing for us who are older. I really enjoyed the review of it. Maybe this book isn't perfect in all ways, but I would recommend it anyway. Sometimes fiction is a good way to get in touch with history.
One thing I disagree strongly with is her protagonist's description of North Tulsa, which is unduly harsh. She's supposed to be a privileged rich kid, who might indeed have those notions, but the author should not have left it at that, in my opinion.
I want a couple of young readers that I know to read it and then talk to me about it.
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