This series delves into the complex aftermath of violence through a multifaceted exploration of a tragic event. Each voice offers a unique perspective, uncovering layers of truth and deception surrounding the loss of a young life. The narratives grapple with grief, anger, and the pursuit of justice within a community affected by racial tensions and loss. It's a powerful examination of how individuals and society confront consequences and seek understanding in the wake of devastating events.
Englische Lektüre für das 5. und 6. Lernjahr
Tariq Johnson ist schwarz und nun tot – erschossen von einem Weißen. Tariqs Gemeinde ist außer sich und nach seinem Tod hat jeder etwas zu erzählen. Aber was genau geschehen ist, hängt davon ab, wen man fragt. Tariqs Freunde und Familie versuchen ihren Verlust zu verarbeiten und zu verstehen how it went down .
Told in a series of vignettes from multiple viewpoints, Kekla Magoon's Light It Up is a powerful, layered story about injustice and strength—as well as an incredible follow-up to the highly acclaimed novel How It Went Down.A girl walks home from school. She's tall for her age. She's wearing her winter coat. Her headphones are in. She's hurrying.She never makes it home.In the aftermath, while law enforcement tries to justify the response, one fact remains: a police officer has shot and killed an unarmed thirteen-year-old girl. The community is thrown into upheaval, leading to unrest, a growing movement to protest the senseless taking of black lives, and the arrival of white supremacist counter demonstrators.