Tulsa Race Riots and the Red Summer Of 1919
Kevin P. Winn
Tulsa Race Riots and the Red Summer Of 1919
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Kevin P. Winn
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Some stories from history are so powerful, they change how we see the world. The Tulsa Race Riots and the Red Summer of 1919 reveal a truth many don’t know—about courage, conflict, and the fight for justice. Understanding this past helps us build a fairer future.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book introduces young readers aged 5-8 to significant but difficult events in American history, specifically the Tulsa Race Riots and the Red Summer of 1919. Written in an age-appropriate and honest manner, it is designed to foster open-mindedness and empathy about racial justice. The book includes educational features such as a glossary, index, and activities to support learning, making it a thoughtful resource for early readers.
Why we rated Tulsa Race Riots and the Red Summer Of 1919 7ME
Tulsa Race Riots and the Red Summer Of 1919 is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tulsa Race Riots and the Red Summer Of 1919 works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Tulsa Race Riots and the Red Summer Of 1919 as 7ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril, social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Violence, Prejudice.
Thematically, Tulsa Race Riots and the Red Summer Of 1919 explores history, racial justice, education, and social justice — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about history, racial justice, education.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781534196087
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- 21st Century Skills Library: R
- Published
- 2021
- Type
- Nonfiction