Quote of the day
Now if the harvest is over, And the world cold, Give me the bonus of laughter, As I lose hold.
Mildred D. Taylor
Born: September 13, 1943 (age 80)
Bio: Mildred DeLois Taylor is an African-American writer known for her works exploring the struggle faced by African-American families in the Deep South.
Known for:
- Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (1976)
- Let the Circle Be Unbroken (1981)
- Song of the Trees (1975)
- The Road to Memphis (1990)
- Mississippi Bridge (1990)