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This is an ugly part of American history, but one that is important - especially for white families - to help our kids understand the truth behind the systemic racism in America today. It's a meaningful tale of one family's struggle to keep their small piece of land and maintain their dignity under extremely challenging circumstances. A family is threatened by a white neighbor and by fire a mob threatens people three men are set on fire children are whipped by teacher and parents a teen boy is beaten by some older men one man is shot and there are vague references to rape. The story builds to a fiery climax and features violence motivated by racial prejudice. The 2016, 40th anniversary edition (pictured here) features cover art by Caldecott Honor-winner Kadir Nelson and an introduction by Jacqueline Woodson. Taylor's Newbery Award-winning Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is a lyrical, compelling story of 9-year-old narrator, Cassie Logan, and her family in Depression-era Mississippi. Did you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Language in your kid's entertainment guide.
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