A review by happiestwhenreading
The Burning (Young Readers Edition): Black Wall Street and the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 by Tim Madigan

Did not finish book. Stopped at 38%.

I read Dreamland Burning years ago and was immediately interested in learning more about the Tulsa fire of 1921. Of course, like so much other history taught in schools, this event was never mentioned. It makes me mad and angry that the powers that be get to pick and choose the lessons and events children are taught - and that someone, somewhere is fine with leaving these gaping holes in that education. How are we supposed to learn from the past if we're not presented with a factual past? At this point, that is a rhetorical question, but one that begs an answer.

I love that this book is geared towards young adults and can only hope teachers will pick it up as a supplement to their school's curriculum. If not, I hope parents stumble upon it and get it to share with their children. After all, it is through our children that we even have hope of a better , more humane, world moving forward.