A review by tracithomas
Rising from the Ashes: Los Angeles, 1992: Edward Jae Song Lee, Latasha Harlins, Rodney King, and a city on fire by Paula Yoo

challenging informative tense fast-paced

4.0

I am obsessed with the LA riots of 1992. I have been since they happened as a kid. I love the idea of bringing this history to young people and think it is really well done. I question a bit how some information was presented without interpretation or reflection from the adult (thinking here about the testimonies of the officers who beat King). But over all very comprehensive and well researched and something I look forward to giving my kids when they are old enough to read.