Focus on the Great Migration

by Artika R. Tyner

Overview

During the Great Migration, a large number of Black Americans relocated when faced with segregation and poor economic conditions. While the places they moved to weren't free from racism, they fought for a better future.

Read Woke™ Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian. Inspired by a belief that knowledge is power, Read Woke Books seek to amplify the voices of people of the global majority (people who are of African, Arab, Asian, and Latin American descent and identify as not white), provide information about groups that have been disenfranchised, share perspectives of people who have been underrepresented or oppressed, challenge social norms and disrupt the status quo, and encourage readers to take action in their community.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728423494
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2022
Series:	History in Pictures (Read Woke T Books)
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.29(d)
Lexile:	940L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Dr. Artika Tyner is a passionate educator, award-winning author, civil rights attorney, sought-after speaker, and advocate for justice. She lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and is the founder of the Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute.

Table of Contents

New Beginnings 4

Chapter 1 Freedom from Slavery 6

Chapter 2 Freed but Not Free 12

Chapter 3 The Guiding North Star 16

Chapter 4 Black Cities and Black Hope 20

Take Action 25

Timeline 26

Photo Reflection 27

Glossary 28

Source Notes 29

Read Woke Reading List 30

Index 31

Editorial Reviews

"An excellent purchase for those looking to offer previously overlooked perspectives on historical events."—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

11/01/2022

Gr 4–8—Each title covers a pivotal period of history and the marginalized group(s) affected. Whether it is the incredible performers and creators of the Harlem Renaissance or the Japanese-American families incarcerated during World War II, photos and images on every spread give a face to those involved and help bring their stories to life. Each book also requests that readers critically consider all the photos, the purpose of the photographer, and who is included in the images. Reflection questions are scattered throughout the books urging readers to consider how they would feel in the circumstances described. VERDICT An excellent purchase for those looking to offer previously overlooked perspectives on historical events.

School Library Journal