Abominable

Name: Abominable
Brand: Books del Sur
SKU: 9781543357714
Price: 16.95 USD
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Abominable: La masacre racial de Tulsa, de Carole Boston Weatherford, ilustrado por Floyd Cooper, es un impactante libro ilustrado en español que introduce a los jóvenes lectores a uno de los capítulos más oscuros de la historia de Estados Unidos: la Masacre Racial de Tulsa de 1921. A través de un texto poético e ilustraciones evocadoras, el libro traza el auge del Distrito Greenwood de Tulsa, conocido como "Black Wall Street", y el devastador ataque de una turba blanca que destruyó a la próspera comunidad negra. Weatherford presenta los eventos con sensibilidad, honestidad y cuidado, concluyendo con un esperanzador llamado a la memoria y la justicia. Ideal para niños de 8 a 12 años, es un recurso bilingüe vital para explorar el racismo, la resiliencia y la verdad histórica.

English Description:

Abominable: La masacre racial de Tulsa by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Floyd Cooper, is a powerful Spanish-language picture book that introduces young readers to one of the darkest chapters in U.S. history—the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Through poetic text and evocative illustrations, the book traces the rise of Tulsa’s Greenwood District, known as “Black Wall Street,” and the devastating attack by a white mob that destroyed the thriving Black community. Weatherford sensitively presents the events with honesty and care, concluding with a hopeful call for remembrance and justice. Ideal for ages 8–12, it’s a vital dual-language resource for exploring racism, resilience, and historical truth.

Publishing Details

Author : Carole Boston Weatherford

Illustrator : Floyd Cooper

Author Nationality : United States

Type of Spanish : Translated

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 40

Size: 9.1 x 0.3 x 10.8 in

Year Published: 2021

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 5th

Genre: Non-Fiction

Sub-Genre: Biography

Theme: About POC, Conflict, Equality, Social Issues, War, Black History