Books like The road to Memphis by Mildred D. Taylor
The Road to Memphis follows a black teenager in rural Mississippi in 1941 who, after being violently teased by two white boys, severely injures one with a tire iron. Facing danger and prejudice, he enlists the aid of Cassie, a friend, to plan an escape from the state. The novel explores themes of racial injustice, friendship, and the struggle for freedom in a segregated South.
First publish date: 1964
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Mildred D. Taylor
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