The Road to Memphis

Set in 1941, this novel follows Cassie Logan and her family as they navigate the increasingly dangerous racial tensions in Depression-era Mississippi. When Cassie's friend Moe is falsely accused of attacking a white man, the Logan family must help him escape to the North while confronting the harsh realities of Jim Crow laws and systemic racism. The story explores themes of family loyalty, social justice, and the courage required to stand up against injustice during a pivotal moment in American history. This book provides important representation of African American experiences during the civil rights era.