Books by Mildred D. Taylor

12 books · Ages 4–18

Mildred D. Taylor has 12 books on Wonderlit spanning ages 4–18.

Series

The Well
Mississippi Bridge
The Friendship
The Logan Family Saga
4 books · Ages 6–18
The Well
Song of the Trees
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Logan Family
5 books · Ages 4–18
The Land
Logan Family Saga
1 book · Ages 10–14

Standalone Books

Cover of The Gold Cadillac
The Gold Cadillac
Mildred D. Taylor
Lois and Wilma are thrilled about their father's new gold Cadillac and their family road trip from Ohio to Mississippi.
Ages 4–11
Cover of Mississippi Bridge
Mississippi Bridge
Mildred D. Taylor
In 1930s rural Mississippi, a young white boy watches as Black passengers are forced off a bus in a storm to make room f
Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 4-7
5 books
The Gold CadillacThe FriendshipMississippi Bridge
Ages 8-11
9 books
The Gold CadillacThe FriendshipMississippi Bridge
Ages 12-18
7 books
The WellLet the Circle Be UnbrokenThe Land

Common Themes

Justice & FairnessResilience & PerseveranceFear & BraveryFamily & SiblingsLove & FamilyCultural IdentitySelf-Confidence & IdentityEmpathy & Kindness

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