The Gold Cadillac

Firefly & Fern Summary

The Gold Cadillac tells the powerful story of a African American family's journey through the segregated South during the 1950s, as seen through the eyes of two young sisters. When their father proudly purchases a new gold Cadillac, what should be a joyful moment becomes a eye-opening lesson about the racial prejudices and dangers they face on the road. Through Mildred D. Taylor's masterful storytelling, children will understand the realities of Jim Crow America while discovering the resilience and love that keeps families strong.