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xx, 162 pages : 23 cm Here are the never-before told stories of Taylor's background, childhood, family history, and political experience as a member of the Black Studies program at the University of Colorado (which she helped to found) in the late 1960s. It is from these experiences that she takes her stories, and using the storytelling talents of her family, brings to life the characters that came alive in her own head when she was a child. As readers we benefit from the product of Taylor's life - her writing; now Presenting Mildred D. Taylor allows us to explore the process as well Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-155) and index Mildred D. Taylor: "Only one" -- Becoming a writer: Family's- and father's- influence -- Historical context: Mississippi and the civil rights movement -- "Will the circle be unbroken?": Logan family saga -- Taylor's two themes: Family and land -- Learning about America: Growing awareness of racism and inequality -- Balancing reality and hope

Author

Crowe, Chris

Publisher

Twayne Publishers

Published

1999

Language

EN

ISBN

9780805716870

Subjects

Literary Fiction, Fiction, History