Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Summary

Narrated by nine year old Cassie Logan, this novel follows a Black family who own their land in Depression era Mississippi as they endure racism, intimidation, and injustice from white neighbors and the wider system. The Logans' pride in their land becomes both a source of strength and a target as tensions escalate around them. Taylor drew on her own family history to create a landmark story about dignity, resistance, and the cost of standing firm.