Books like Let The Circle be Unbroken by Mildred D. Taylor

Set in a small Mississippi town during the 1930s, *Let the Circle Be Unbroken* continues the story of the Logan family, the only black landowners in town. The novel follows the children—Cassie, Stacey, Little Man, and Christopher—as they face the harsh realities of racism, discrimination, and economic hardship. Amid the backdrop of the Great Depression, the Logans deal with a false murder conviction for a friend, the pressures of paying land taxes, and the challenges of maintaining family identity in a segregated society. Through Cassie's eyes, the reader sees the trials of schoolyard bullying, changing family dynamics, and the moral dilemmas that shape the characters’ growth. The story highlights the connections between community, faith, and resilience, showing how the Logans and their neighbors navigate prejudice while holding onto hope and unity.

First publish date: 1981