Awards and Honors2019 Coretta Scott King Award Winner, Author
2019 Carter G. Woodson Book Award Winner, Secondary Level
CPL Best Books, Teen Nonfiction - 2018
Lake Michigan, July 1919: five black teens unintentionally floated too close to a "white" beach. A white man, throwing stones, killed one boy—sparking violence that shook Chicago to its foundations. Notes. Bibliography. Black-and-white photographs and reproductions.
Title alpha A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919
Category History High
Pages Count 208
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Chicago Race Riot, 1919. Chicago, Illinois. African Americans. Social conditions. Race relations. Chicago history. Twentieth-century US history.
SRC Level 10.600000
SRC Points 10.000000
Lexile 1120L
Trim Size 10" x 8"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2018-01-01
JLG Release Date Mar 2018
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
History - High (Grades 9 & Up)
History High
History - High (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
This collection features nonfiction and historical fiction titles that bring past events, eras, and influential figures to life through compelling storytelling. Selections span a mix of story-driven history and immersive historical fiction, offering engaging ways for teens to explore how the past shapes the present. Some selections are written for adults but are thoughtfully chosen for their relevance and appeal to teen readers.