The Logan Family Saga Book Club
Join us on a journey through Mildred D. Taylor’s award-winning Logan Family Saga! Through guided discussions, we’ll analyze themes of racism, resilience, and resistance while making connections to real historical events.
What's included
8 live meetings
7 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Intermediate - Advanced Level
Step into the world of Cassie Logan and experience history through the eyes of the Logan family! This engaging book club will guide students through Mildred D. Taylor’s Logan Family Saga, a powerful historical fiction series that explores themes of racism, resilience, and family bonds in the American South. Through interactive discussions, historical context, and creative activities, students will deepen their understanding of history while connecting with unforgettable characters. 📖 Books We’ll Read: The Land Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Let the Circle Be Unbroken The Road to Memphis All the Days Past, All the Days to Come Through interactive discussions, historical context, and creative activities, students will deepen their understanding of history while connecting with unforgettable characters. 📝 What We’ll Do Each Session: ✅ Guided discussions on themes, characters, and historical events ✅ Explore real history behind the stories ✅ Engage in activities like character deep dives & creative writing ✅ Connect themes to today’s world 🎯 Why Join? Perfect for students who love historical fiction, social justice, and powerful storytelling Small group discussions allow for meaningful engagement Learn how historical fiction connects to real-world events
Learning Goals
Develop critical thinking skills by analyzing characters, themes, and historical contexts.Understand the historical realities of racism and segregation in America through literature.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The Logan Family Saga books contain themes related to racism, segregation, injustice, and violence that reflect real historical events in the American South. Discussions in this course will address these topics in an age-appropriate and sensitive manner, encouraging students to think critically about history and its impact on the present.
Parents are encouraged to review the books ahead of time and discuss any concerns with the instructor. This course will foster respectful discussions and create a safe space for students to ask questions and express their thoughts. If needed, additional reading materials and resources will be provided to help students process difficult topics.
Supply List
Learners will need access to the following novels: The Land Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Let the Circle Be Unbroken The Road to Memphis All the Days Past, All the Days to Come
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
We will refer to Learning for Justice's Teaching Hard History podcast https://www.learningforjustice.org/podcasts/teaching-hard-history
Joined March, 2025
Teacher expertise and credentials
I first encountered Mildred Taylor's novels as a middle school student. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry was the start of my love for historical fiction. This past fall I had the opportunity to teach the text for the first time to middle schoolers, and came up with the idea for a book club that covers the five novel-length texts in the series. These novels give a glimpse into the lives of Black Americans in the American South beginning with the Reconstruction Era and ending with the 1960s Voting Rights Act. Reviews
Live Group Class
$25
weekly1x per week, 8 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
3-15 learners per class
