brought to my attention. It was an accurate, and realistic portrayal of prejudice,

discrimination, harassment, and cultural differences that were prevalent in the 1930's. I

believe that this book is an excellent tool to help students connect with sensitive, and

complicated human issues that are prevalent today in our society.

Mildred Taylor, wrote several books, such as, Mississippi Bridge, The Road to

Memphis, and several other treasures. These works, along

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