Angel of Greenwood

Reach for this book when your teen is grappling with the reality of historical systemic racism and needs a story that balances the weight of tragedy with the beauty of Black joy and communal love. Angel of Greenwood follows Isaiah and Angel, two teenagers who find a connection through poetry and service in the thriving Black Wall Street district of 1921 Tulsa. As they fall in love, their world is shattered by a violent white mob. This historical romance explores resilience, the power of literature, and the endurance of the human spirit. It is best suited for high schoolers due to its intense depictions of racial violence, offering a necessary look at a suppressed chapter of American history while maintaining a hopeful focus on the bonds that survive trauma.