The road to Memphis

Firefly & Fern Summary

The Road to Memphis is a powerful coming-of-age story that follows young African American characters navigating friendship, injustice, and moral courage in the segregated South. Through their journey toward Memphis, readers witness how ordinary young people confront prejudice and discover their own strength and convictions. This compelling novel helps children understand important historical perspectives on race relations and the resilience of those who faced systemic inequality.