Cover of Lloro por la tierra

Lloro por la tierra

by Mildred D. Taylor

Zona Libre

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Set in the 1930s South, a Black family confronts the harsh realities of racism and injustice that challenge their sense of belonging and safety. Through the eyes of the children, the story explores how they grapple with the unfair treatment and strive to find hope amid difficult times.

Representation & Themes

African American ExperienceFamilyRace RelationsComing of Age

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Racial Discrimination Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9580418381
Pages
339
Published
1992
Type
Fiction
Word Count
65,606

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

African Americans -- FictionAfronorteamericanos -- FicciónSouthern States -- Race relations -- FictionEstados del Sur (Estados Unidos) -- Relaciones raciales -- Ficción