Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race MassacreIn the beginning of the 20th century, Tulsa, Oklahoma, was emerging as a thriving oil town, and African Americans worked to establish communities in the face of discrimination. The separate neighborhoods that grew out of segregation meant that Black businesses sprang up to serve those who could not frequent White establishments. The African American neighborhood of Greenwood had so many it became known as 'Black Wall Street, ' with an impressive range

Kemi's move is a last-ditch effort to reclaim her social life

and her grandmother takes them to a second-hand shop--where they will become a special present for Amina (who fasted half the month of Ramadan) in Africa

Illuminating back matter includes a translation of the story in Asháninka

She transformed her personal pain into political power

you can become empowered to let go of your lazy faith

The 1619 Project's lyrical picture book in verse chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resistance in the United States

really knows it all

confession

The author's and illustrator's notes provide valuable insight and context

when I needed a weapon

the family scars that need to heal and the longing for connection

Abuelita calls these barefoot dreams: They're like us barefoot peasants and indios--they're not meant to go far