Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor is a powerful novel set in Mississippi during the Great Depression. Told through the eyes of nine-year-old Cassie Logan, the story follows an African American family struggling to keep their land and dignity amid racial injustice. As white landowners attempt to drive Black families from their property, the Logans face intimidation, violence, and betrayal. Through Cassie's painful awakening to racism and her family's courage and unity, the novel explores themes of independence, resilience, and the deep connection to land. Winner of the 1977 Newbery Medal, it remains a landmark work illuminating the African American experience in the segregated South.
