Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is a historical novel that explores the struggles African Americans faced in the Jim Crow South. The novel was written by Mildred D. Taylor and published in 1976.
The book follows the Logan family, a black family living in Mississippi in the 1930s. The Logans are facing increasing racism and discrimination, and they must find a way to survive and keep their family together. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is a powerful and moving story that has been praised for its authenticity and realism. The book won the Newbery Medal in 1977 and has been adapted into a television movie and a stage play.
