Justice for George Floyd

by Duchess Harris, Tammy M. "Gagne" Proctor

On May 25, 2020, George Floyd died while in the custody of four officers of Minnesota's Minneapolis Police Department. One of the officers had knelt on Floyd's neck for nearly ten minutes. Floyd's death caused a wave of protests across the United States and around the world calling for an end to police violence. Justice for George Floyd explores who George Floyd was, what happened the day he died, and the protests that followed. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography

48 pages, Library Binding

Published January 1, 2021

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau]

Hard book to read; still can't believe what I saw recorded. This book is balanced and age appropriate (grades 4-8). Looks at wider patterns of systemic racism (with maps and graphs) that are root causes of inequality. Would definitely encourage adult overview with this book: reviewed so that hard questions can be answered.

[Miss Ryoko]

Dr. Harris did a spectacular job with this children's book about what happened to George Floyd. She presented all the information factually with what I felt was no influence of her personal feelings on the matter. I really liked that she gave additional reading material at the end of each chapter with thought provoking questions for both the kids and adults reading this book. She offered a lot of critical thinking opportunities and encouraged readers to write out their responses. Overall, a well done kids nonfiction book!

Also, Black Lives Matter

[Martyn Beeny]

Justice for George Floyd is an informative and accessible examination of one of the most significant events in recent American history.

Duchess Harris presents the story of George Floyd’s life, the circumstances surrounding his death, and the global movement for justice that followed in a clear and engaging manner.

Supported by vivid visuals and educational resources, the book encourages readers to think critically about issues of policing, civil rights, and social change. A valuable introduction to an important and impactful moment in contemporary history.

[JR Eftink]

I needed a fast-read & loved how this book gave the facts about what happened. It was also beneficial to read the story from someone else's point of view!!!

[Savannah]

A good children’s history book. Not necessarily sure what age/grade level, but maybe 5-8th grade. Reviews other police crimes against black individuals in the recent years.