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Highlights
- Skipping Stones Multicultural & International Awareness Books Honor Award No modern tragedy has had a greater impact on race relations in America than the kidnapping and murder of Emmett Till.
- 160 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, History
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About the Book
Documents the 1955 kidnapping and murder of teenage Emmett Till, as remembered by his cousin, sharing descriptions of life in Mississippi and how the ensuing murder trial became a catalyst for the civil rights movement.Book Synopsis
Skipping Stones Multicultural & International Awareness Books Honor Award
No modern tragedy has had a greater impact on race relations in America than the kidnapping and murder of Emmett Till. A 14-year-old black boy from Chicago visiting relatives in Mississippi in 1955, Till was taken from his uncle's home by two white men; several days later, his body was found in the Tallahatchie River. This grotesque crime became the catalyst for the civil rights movement.At age 12, author Simeon Wrightsaw and heard his cousin Emmett whistle at a white woman at a grocery store; he was sleeping in the same bed with him when Emmett was taken; and he was at the sensational trial. This is his gripping coming-of-age memoir.
Review Quotes
"Simeon's Story is one that must be heard and never forgotten. In simple, plain language, Wright describes an event that shocked the conscience of the nation and gave birth to the modern-day Civil Rights Movement in America." --John Lewis, U.S. congressman
"A compelling read." --Kirkus Reviews
"Crystal clarity and blistering prose. . . . [A] powerful, important memoir. Simeon's Story is a story you must read." --Savannah Morning News
"Fascinating . . . there is much to learn here . . . . Simeon Wright is just the latest in a long line of writers who find the Emmett Till story compelling, but his perspective and proximity are critical to a full understanding." --Chicago Tribune
"Wright's story is chilling, and his honest account will hook readers from the beginning." --School Library Journal
About the Author
Simeon Wright is a popular public speaker at schools, churches, and cultural institutions throughout the country. Herb Boyd has published 20 books, including We Shall Overcome; he is managing editor of The Black World Today.Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .45 Pounds
Suggested Age: 12-17 Years
Sub-Genre: History
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages: 160
Publisher: Lawrence Hill Books
Theme: United States, 20th Century
Format: Paperback
Author: Simeon Wright & Herb Boyd
Language: English
Street Date: September 1, 2011
TCIN: 93119336
UPC: 9781569768198
Item Number (DPCI): 247-15-1640
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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