{"product_id":"song-of-the-land-celebrating-the-works-of-mildred-d-taylor-paperback-softback-9781496858245","title":"Song of the Land; Celebrating the Works of Mildred D. Taylor (Paperback \/ softback) 9781496858245","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSong of the Land\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eCelebrating the Works of Mildred D. Taylor\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSarah Layzell (Edited by), Tammy L. Mielke (Edited by), Michelle H. Martin (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781496858245\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 15 August 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e328 pages, 6 b\u0026amp;w illustrations; 2 tables\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 15.6 x 1.5 cm, 0.666 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eSong of the Land \u003c\/i\u003eis a testament to the richness of Mildred Taylor’s legacy and to the diverse practices that enrich our understanding of Black children’s literature.\" - Karen Michele Chandler, author of \u003ci\u003eTending to the Past: Selfhood and Culture in Children's Narratives about Slavery and Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eContributions by Jennifer Ansbach, Jani L. Barker, Melissa Bedford, Helen Bond, Wanda M. Brooks, Susan Browne, Sabrina Carnesi, Emily Cardinali Cormier, Y. Falami Devoe, Bahar Eshraq, Latrice Ferguson, Catharine Kane, Michelle H. Martin, Devika Mehra, Ngozi Onuora, Lauren Rizzuto, Shelly Shaffer, Bryanna Tidmarsh, Ann Van Wig, Annette Wannamaker, and Raen Parker Washington\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA major figure in African American children’s literature, Mildred D. Taylor (b. 1943), has been publishing groundbreaking, award-winning books for fifty years, including \u003ci\u003eRoll of Thunder, Hear My Cry\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSong of the Trees\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Let the Circle Be Unbroken\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Friendship\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Road to Memphis\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Land\u003c\/i\u003e. Taylor’s renowned Logan family saga has become a staple in classrooms and libraries, resonating internationally with its profound impact on readers. Her significance in literature extends beyond captivating storytelling. She has effectively illuminated the struggles and triumphs of African American families, challenging societal norms and shedding light on historical injustices. Through compelling narratives rooted in personal experiences and family history, Taylor has enriched the literary landscape and sparked crucial conversations about race, resilience, and the enduring power of love and courage in the face of adversity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYet, her significant literary contributions have not received the critical recognition they deserve. Seeking to fill that gap, \u003ci\u003eSong of the Land: Celebrating the Works of Mildred D. Taylor\u003c\/i\u003e, brings together creative and critical responses to Taylor’s work and ongoing legacy. The chapters in this anthology represent an array of disciplines and theoretical lenses, highlighting the impact of African American children’s literature. \u003ci\u003eSong of the Land\u003c\/i\u003e is an invitation to learn more about Taylor’s work, which lays bare the dangers of white supremacy and racism in American society.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"University Press of Mississippi","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52607728124184,"sku":"9781496858245","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/song-of-the-land-celebrating-the-works-of-mildred-d-taylor-paperback-softback-9781496858245","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}