Presenting Mildred D. Taylor / Chris Crowe.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Crowe, Chris.

Series:

Twayne's United States authors series ; TUSAS 714.

Twayne's United States authors series. Young adult authors

Twayne's United States authors series ; TUSAS 714. Young adult authors

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Taylor, Mildred D--Criticism and interpretation.

Taylor, Mildred D.

Young adult fiction, American--History and criticism.

Young adult fiction, American.

Historical fiction, American--History and criticism.

Historical fiction, American.

Domestic fiction, American--History and criticism.

Domestic fiction, American.

African American families in literature.

African Americans in literature.

Race relations in literature.

Racism in literature.

Criticism and interpretation.

Mississippi--In literature.

Mississippi.

Physical Description:

xx, 162 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Twayne, [1999]

Summary:

This groundbreaking series examines the life and work of a bestselling young adult novelist, helping both teachers and readers of young adult literature to understand many of their favorite authors.

Each title in this unique series provides:

-- A succinct, readable summary of the life and art of a leading young adult author

-- Extensive interviews with the authors themselves, giving young readers the means to get to know their favorite authors as real people

-- Jargon-free literary analysis of the author's work with attention to plot, theme, character, setting and imagery

-- A chronology, notes and references, selected bibliography, list of awards, photos, index and more

-- Insights and background material helpful for teaching mid-grade and young adult novels

Contents:

1. Mildred D. Taylor: "The Only One" 1

2. Becoming a Writer: A Family's

and Father's

Influence 26

3. Historical Context: Mississippi and the Civil Rights Movement 48

4. "Will the Circle Be Unbroken?": The Logan Family Saga 63

5. Taylor's Two Themes: Family and Land 96

6. Learning about America: A Growing Awareness of Racism and Inequality 116

7. Balancing Reality and Hope 131

Appendix A Civil Rights Amendments to the U.S. Constitution 143

Appendix B Awards won by Mildred D. Taylor 145.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-155) and index.

ISBN:

0805716874

OCLC:

41035508