![]() ![]() ![]() I didn’t know if I could tell this story the way it deserved to be told. While You're WritingĮxcerpt: The story of the Tulsa Race Massacre was one I wasn’t sure I wanted to-or should-tell. Read Nikki's Blogpost about writing Lena and the Burning of Greenwood on Capstone's website: When the Past Meets the Present. An unflinching account of the Tulsa Race Massacre seen through the eyes of a young Black girl." Click HERE for the full review. The thoughtful, informative backmatter will help adults lead discussions with children. Jenai’s black-and-white digital illustrations, which appear every few pages, depict only Black characters and help readers imagine the historical setting. Smith’s narrative deftly captures a child’s emotional and psychological experience of the tragedy as well as the tenderness shared among Lena and her family members. ![]() From Kirkus: "This well-plotted fictionalized account of the Tulsa Race Massacre geared at young readers is emotionally challenging but necessary. ![]()
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