Song of the Trees

Song of the Trees introduces readers to the resilient Logan family, a Black family living in rural Mississippi during the Great Depression. The story centers on young Cassie Logan and her family's struggle to save their ancestral trees from being cut down by Mr. Anderson, a white lumberman who tries to take advantage of their financial hardship. It's a poignant tale of family loyalty, integrity, and the courage to stand up against injustice, even when facing overwhelming odds. This novella is the first in Mildred D. Taylor's acclaimed series about the Logan family, offering a vital historical perspective through a compelling personal narrative.

During the Depression, a rural black family deeply attached to the forest on their land tries to save it from being cut down by an unscrupulous white man.